Podcast #43 - Revolutionizing Mental Health Care with Digital Technology
This is a conversation with Pernille Bülow, where we discuss the potential of digital technology to revolutionize mental health care. From the impact of wearables and biosensors to ethical considerations and accessibility, we explore the latest trends and innovations in digital mental health. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of mental health care in the digital age.
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Pernille Bülow
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.
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Chapters
00:00 In this episode
01:32 Introduction
02:23 Impact of smartphones and wearables in preventing and treating mental illness
03:32 Biosensors in the prevention and treatment
04:40 Ethical considerations
07:13 Accessibility and affordability of these technologies
08:33 Comparison with traditional methods
11:06 Potential downsides or risks
14:10 Integrating with existing systems
16:39 How to stay up to date with the latest trends
18:21 Mental health professionals and peer support networks
19:47 Pernille's journey and experience
23:26 Mental health tools which companies offer
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