AI Article Synopsis

  • Measurement of mental health is complex, but health information technology offers promising solutions.
  • The article examines current methods for assessing mental health and highlights where technology can enhance reliability and accessibility for providers and patients alike.
  • Despite challenges like privacy and cost, the integration of new technologies in mental health measurement shows great potential for improving clinical outcomes.

Article Abstract

Introduction: Measurement of mental health is challenging; however, many solutions may be found through the use of health information technology.

Method: This article reviews current approaches to measuring mental health, focusing on screening, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. It then identifies several key areas in which health information technology may advance the field and provide reliable and valid measurements that are readily available to and manageable for providers, as well as acceptable, feasible, and sustainable for selected populations.

Result And Conclusions: Although new technologies must overcome many challenges, including privacy, efficiency, cost, and scalability, it is an exciting and fast-growing field with many potential applications and clinical benefit.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3692579PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2013.03.009DOI Listing

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