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Digital Innovations for Improving the Lives of People Living With Mental Illness Globally

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Mental disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide; yet, in most countries, those living with mental disorders are more likely to have access to a mobile phone than basic mental health care. As digital technologies have fundamentally changed the way we interact with each other and with the world around us, there are new opportunities to leverage these devices for addressing the significant barriers to implementing and extending the reach of mental health services, and ultimately towards improving outcomes for those facing the challenges of mental illness.

Join Naslund as he illustrates how emerging digital technologies can advance task sharing and early intervention in both lower and higher-income settings. He will also discuss the potential challenges ahead and consider future directions for technological innovations to advance implementation science and strengthen the capacity of health systems, empower community providers, and combat stigma towards bridging the global mental health care gap.

This program is presented in partnership with the International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD).

Register online to receive Zoom information on the morning of the event. You can also join us during the live stream.

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Event Type

Lectures & Presentations

Schools

Brown School

Topic

Humanities & Society, Medicine & Health, Campus & Community

Tags

global

Website

http://brownschool.wustl.edu/openclas...

Department
International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD), Social Work
Event Contact

profdev@brownschool.wustl.edu

Speaker Information

John Naslund, PhD
Instructor in Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School

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