The lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have changed how people access health care, including mental health. Technology has allowed for greater reach of care and put a focus on telehealth policy and reform. The American Psychological Association (2023) reports that trends with artificial intelligence (AI), digital inclusion, and remote monitoring will continue to grow.
This panel discussion evaluates the trends, challenges, and solutions that are a part of technology integration into the health care team. Panelists will discuss their experiences with current trends and outlooks as well as present the challenges mental health providers face when using technology. In the second half of this session, panelist will answer pre-submitted questions from attendees regarding the use of technology in various mental health fields.
Panelists:
- Liz Sweigart, PhD, MBA, ACC; independent advisor, coach, and board member
- Bianka Hardin, PsyD, SEP, NARM Master Therapist; Licensed Clinical Psychologist and owner of Centered Therapy Chicago, PLLC
- Kelly Torres, PhD; Department Chair of the Educational Psychology and Technology EdD program at The Chicago School
- Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, PhD, MSCP, ABPP; Professor and Chair for the Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology; President, American Academy of Clinical Psychology; Chair, APA Designation Committee