Revolutionizing Mental Health Care with Digital Technology

Feb 15 2023 • 24 mins

In this podcast, I sit with Pernille Bülow to explore the intersection of digital technology and mental health. We discuss the impact of smartphones and wearables in preventing and treating mental illness, as well as the potential of biosensors in the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions.

As with any technology, ethical considerations are important to explore, and we delve into some of the key issues surrounding using digital tools for mental health. We also discuss the accessibility and affordability of these technologies and compare their effectiveness with traditional methods.

Of course, no technology is without potential downsides or risks, and we examine some of the challenges and limitations of digital mental health solutions. We also talk about integrating these technologies with existing mental health systems and how to stay up to date with the latest trends in this rapidly evolving field.

We touch on the role of mental health professionals and peer support networks in the adoption and use of these digital tools, and Pernille shares her own journey and experience as a digital health expert.

Finally, we discuss some of the mental health tools companies offer their employees and the potential benefits and drawbacks of these programs. Tune in for an insightful and informative conversation on the future of digital technology and mental health.

Pernille Bülow, PhD, is an expert on mental health and illness, with over 10 years of research experience. She is currently a writer for Psychology Today and publishes a regular newsletter on the neuroscience of mental health Pernille serves as a consultant, advisor and board member for companies whose missions are to combat mental illness and cognitive challenges. She works for the software company iMotions as a consultant and tech expert on biosensor research. Pernille holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Copenhagen and UC Berkeley in Psychology, a PhD in Neuroscience from Emory University and worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focused on brain development, early life experiences and nature vs. nurture using animal models.