Unfortunately, mental health problems are only becoming worse in our society. A global pandemic coupled with higher work demands, social stresses and an uncertain future is becoming too much for many. The good news? Through the help of artificial intelligence, we now have access to digital mental health, which is making mental health services more affordable and accessible for all.

Benefits of Digital Mental Health

Digital mental health brings forth numerous benefits: it's more affordable than traditional methods, easier to access no matter where you are in the world as it comes without borders, and is also less exposing, as it can be done from wherever we feel most comfortable.

App developers understand the growing importance of digital healthcare too. To put it in perspective, there are currently more than 10,00 apps in the Apple and Google Play stores, which claim to aid in the treatment of psychological difficulties. Talk about options!

Establishing Safe Policies for Digital Mental Health

While it's great that mental health services can be delivered digitally, rather than face to face, a new set of challenges come with such a development. How can we ensure that digital mental health is both ethical and safe for consumers?

Having digital mental health providers partner with insurance companies is vital. They will put them through their own set of tests, meaning users can be comforted to know these digital platforms meet the same standards as traditional mental health providers. Certain qualifications should also be established for these providers, which guarantee certain standards are met.

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Digital Mental Healthcare

App developers understand the growing importance of digital healthcare too. To put it in perspective, there are currently more than 10,00 apps in the Apple and Google Play stores which claim to aid in the treatment of psychological difficulties. Talk about options!

While there are clear benefits to digital mental health, it’s important that trust between these new platforms and its users is established. People divulge very private information to their mental healthcare providers, which creates ethical and safety concerns. Do these platforms have what it takes to provide excellent service while meeting set standards? We’re about to find out.

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