How can Technology serve as solutions to Mental Health problems? by Tan Darrell https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00 "Thinking out of the box" en-us 2021-05-30 02:53:42 UTC 2021-05-30 03:37:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Judah jkburific https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050370
Mental health problem: It is hard for the mentally unhealthy/unstable to trust others.  when feeling down, or having insecurities etc., people inherently want to be affirmed by someone and comforted, but are ultimately overpowered by their fear of reaching out to others and exposing their own failures and problems. Also, the struggle to find a judgment-free zone and overcome all the human problems with opening up (like having to think whether the other party will be affected by what you say ) make it difficult for someone to open up. Also, humans are not always free to talk, giving a sense of unreliability. Overthinking worsens this as they find it hard to trust anyone. 

Technological solution: Chatbots powered by AI reply within their limited capabilities

explanation: they give the perceived safety of not being judged by anyone, and allow people to vent their emotions in a safe space with a dependable response affirming them. Also, it avoids the human complications of power dynamics, taking into account the other party’s emotions and other difficulties that come up when opening up to someone real. Bots have no emotions and always provide the desired response. They are dependable and ever present, making them easy to trust. In the hardship-adverse mindset, this is a much easier and simpler solution to overcome that desire to reach out.

problem: they are robots and cannot empathise.

]]> 2021-05-30 03:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050370 Zhiheng https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050448 Mental Health Problem:
Lack of Accessibility of Care. There are significant barriers preventing people from seeking professional help, especially in areas which do not have the experts or resources to do so. 

Technological Solutions:
Telehealth technology (eg. videoconferencing and apps)
Mental health care can be delivered in a live, interactive communication. It can also involve recording medical information (images, videos, etc.) and sending this to a distant site for later review.

Explanation:
Improve access to quality care for rural areas without facilities and experts
Improve continuity of care
Fewer barriers such as stigma / transportation
Can create enhanced feelings of safety, security and privacy for many patients.
Less expensive]]> 2021-05-30 03:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050448 leanne https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050598 Mental Health Problem: People suffering from mental health find it challenging to step into the public and openly seek help for the condition they are suffering from, due to existing societal taboo placed on mental health 

Technological solution: With mobile apps and websites geared towards tackling mental health, people with poor mental health can seek help in privacy, away from the public glare and scrutiny. In effect, technology is less of the solution itself to mental health but rather, a means to a solution- a viable alternative for one to seek the antidote to the root of their mental health problem.

Explanation: Apps and Platforms such as Headspace, Daylio and Therapy Platform Singapore, provide viable and convenient means for people to seek help and gain guidelines and advice. For instance, Headspace focuses on guided meditation and aims to reduce stress and anxiety with courses on meditation, workouts and sleep. 
]]> 2021-05-30 03:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050598 Huiyan https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050828 Mental Health Problem:
People refusing to seek help/not recognising what mental health problem looks like/lack of data on mental health problems
Technological Solution: Systematic data collection of human behavior online
Explanation: Data can be continuously collected on human behavior in the context of people's real lives, creating a large data set that provides signs of detoriating mental health for timely intervention, as well as the specific causes of detoriating mental health]]> 2021-05-30 03:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050828 Noah https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050991 Mental Health Problem: Depression/Other debilitating mental health issues that prevent people from seeking face-to-face help

Technological Solution: Online counselling (E.g. betterhelp)

Explanation: The ability to communicate with the anonymity of the internet, in the comfort of their homes, may encourage some people to take the first step in speaking up about their struggles]]> 2021-05-30 03:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571050991 Mingyang https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571051136 Mental Problem: PTSD
Technological Solution: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Explanation: an individual is immersed in a computer-generated virtual environment, either through the use of a head-mounted display device or entry into a computer-automated room where images are present all around. This environment can be programmed to help the person directly confront feared situations or locations that may not be safe to encounter in real life. These can include claustrophobia, fear of driving, acrophobia, fear of flying, arachnophobia, and social anxiety. In the US, this is specifically used for veterans with PTSD]]> 2021-05-30 03:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571051136 Sebastian https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571051511 Mental health problem: Depression 
Technological solution: A google screening that lets you know if you are depressed 
Explaination: Users who search for " depression " on their mobile phones are able to see if they have symptoms of depression through a confidential test. This can help individuals identify  , address  and tackle the issue early. This also allows people to maintain in their comfort zones as some are afraid to ask about the topic yet alone identify if they have it.]]> 2021-05-30 03:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571051511 mithra https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571052709 depression, anxiety and especially PTSD.

Virtual reality.

VR headsets can be used to desensitize patients suffering from PTSD by recreating their personal triggers, he]]> 2021-05-30 03:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571052709 jen han https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571053870 Mental Health Problem:
Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depressive Disorder. Those suffering from bipolarity often have issue maintaining routine and rigour in their lives.

Technological solutions:
Apps like Evernote, Wunderlist, Moodlytics
A myriad of modern productivity apps enable them to benefit from tools that aid memory, such like reminder apps and planners. Several apps also  allow them to make mood charts or track their emotional downswings to better understand and predict patterns in behavior. They also enable users to track their highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to bipolar disorder]]> 2021-05-30 03:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/daarrell/o2ixbinqhqd14y00/wish/1571053870