Evaluating AI, Apps, and Digital Solutions

The Virtual Immersive on Digital Psychiatry will cover a range of sessions highlighting the integration of emerging technologies in mental health care. The event will begin by exploring the expanding digital health market, focusing on barriers to the adoption of digital interventions and strategies for increasing patient and clinician engagement. A case study on blended care models will demonstrate how combining human and digital care can improve access and quality. Another session will delve into the history, current use, and future potential of extended reality (XR) in enhancing evidence-based psychotherapies. Additionally, AI technology, including large language models (LLMs) and generative AI, will be discussed in depth. These sessions will explore AI’s applications in psychiatric diagnosis and education, while addressing biases, risks to privacy, and challenges in ensuring safe and effective use. The event will equip participants with key knowledge to harness these technologies in psychiatric practice, emphasizing their benefits while mitigating associated risks.