Explore Innovations in Mental Health Care at APA 2023

July 20, 2023

Are you interested in learning more about the cutting-edge developments that are shaping mental health care? There are many innovations that have the potential to impact psychological practice at large. From AI to digital therapeutics, APA has programming to keep you up to date on the emerging technologies and advancements in mental health care.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

You’ve probably heard about AI, but have you wondered about the role that it may play in mental health care? From analyzing data, to streamlining administrative work, to scaling interventions, AI has many possible uses. Come learn more about the science behind AI and ethical AI use at the Main Stage Headline Event: Mind Meets Machine.

Mental Health Apps vs. Digital Therapeutics (DTx)

Do you ever wonder about the ever-growing number of wellness apps? Wellness apps are designed for the general consumer and are available to the public; they may or may not have much empirical backing. Digital therapeutics, on the other hand, are evidence-based and FDA-cleared products that are only available through a prescription or order to treat a mental health concern. The IMPACT Datablitz series will highlight these important distinctions and showcase developing digital therapeutics.

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Virtual Reality (VR)

Virtual reality is a computer-simulated, 3D experience. While VR may be more well known for entertainment and gaming, it has many clinical applications. VR technologies can be used to facilitate neuropsychological assessment, to conduct exposure therapy, and to teach mindfulness and relaxation skills, to name just a few. Learn more about the many uses of VR in mental health care at this half day CE

workshop.

Value-Based Care

Increasingly, psychologists are being asked to demonstrate concretely that treatment has beneficial effects. Value-based care is a movement toward linking positive treatment outcomes to reimbursement for services. VBC has implications for improving clinical quality and increasing revenue. Are You Ready for Value Based Care?will provide a practical overview of what psychologists need to know before incorporating VBC into their clinical practice.

Ethics
With all the rapidly developing mental health technologies, many psychologists find themselves wondering about the ethical implications of using these technologies in practice. Join us for an invited address and datablitz session to take a deep dive into efforts to balance innovation with rigorous, ethical practice.