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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): The Impact of Technology on Mental Health
May – July 2025
The Impact of Technology on Mental HealthThis journal issue delves into the multifaceted relationship between technology and mental health, exploring both its transformative potential and the challenges it presents. As digital tools become increasingly integrated into daily life, their influence on mental well-being has sparked critical discussions in research, healthcare, and society at large.
Key Themes- Innovative Applications in Mental Health Care — Examining the use of AI, mobile applications, wearable devices, and virtual reality for the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Accessibility and Equity — Highlighting how digital interventions such as teletherapy and mental health applications expand access to care in underserved communities, while addressing barriers related to cost and stigma.
- Challenges in Digital Mental Health — Investigating concerns surrounding data privacy, ethical implications, methodological gaps in AI research, and the risks of over-reliance on technology without sufficient human support.
- Technology’s Dual Role — Analyzing how digital interaction can enhance mental well-being through connectivity and support networks, while also contributing to challenges such as screen addiction, social isolation, and psychological stress.
- Future Directions — Exploring emerging trends in digital therapeutics, hybrid care models that combine human and technological support, and the role of psychology in shaping sustainable technology-driven mental health solutions.
This issue invites interdisciplinary perspectives to critically assess the evolving impact of technology on mental health. It aims to provide actionable insights for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and technologists working at the intersection of innovation and well-being.
Published:
2026-01-29
