This study explores key research priorities for digital technologies in mental health care, based on a collaboration between people with lived experience, carers, and health professionals.
It highlights how digital tools such as smartphone apps, online therapies, and wearable technologies could improve access to mental health support. The research identified important unanswered questions about how effective and safe these technologies are, who benefits most from them, and how they should be integrated into existing health services. Importantly, the study also raises concerns about inequalities in access to digital mental health care, noting that people from ethnic minority groups and those living in rural areas may face additional barriers due to factors such as connectivity, digital literacy, and resources. The findings emphasise the need for future research to ensure digital innovations in mental health are accessible, inclusive, and effective for diverse populations.
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