Mental health disorders are serious, and the earlier it can be diagnosed the better for the patient, family members and loved ones.
Thankfully, technology can be used to detect depression, anxiety disorders and other mental health issues.
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Video Conferencing and Distant Therapy
The internet unlocks the possibility of getting help from health and wellness experts from around the world. It’s convenient and patients get the best possible help they can get without having to travel worldwide.
Online platforms and services, such as in drprabgill.com can check for signs of depression and treat the condition in a holistic way. Sessions can last for 30 minutes at a time, with patients being able to send messages via email, SMS or social media.
Google Screening Technology
Google has recently partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to give individuals a questionnaire when they search for ‘depression’ on their devices.
Moreover, the company puts a form of ‘knowledge panel’ on top of search results, which will have all the information you’ll need to learn more about depression, its symptoms and possible treatment options.
Apps
Apps have become a part of our life and culture, and it’s safe to say that now there’s an app for just about anything. Developers have begun creating apps to help with mental conditions, including schizophrenia, anxiety, depression and more.
These apps also function in a variety of ways. Some are meant to be used as trackers for mood and stress, while others help manage symptoms. Users get benefits, such as anonymity, convenience and care for a low price.
VR Treatments
VR treatments can be used against PTSD, along with exercise, therapy and medication, and this applies to depression and other mental illnesses as well.
Scientists are now creating VR tools for exposure therapy, which combines sounds and images to help the individual acclimate to their specific triggers.
Dr Prabhjot Gill
“MBBS MRCGP (2016)”
