Shaping the Future of Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Towards Technological Advances and Service Innovations explores contemporary developments at the intersection of technology, research, and service delivery in child and adolescent mental health. Aligned with the 25th IACAPAP Congress, the book emphasizes the role of digital technologies in assessment, treatment, and knowledge advancement, while addressing global challenges and regional considerations, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Key Features
- Examines the impact of digital technologies on mental health, including computerized therapies, cyberbullying, and technology-enhanced learning
- Highlights applications of big data, machine learning, and precision therapeutics in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Discusses contemporary challenges such as COVID-19, psychological trauma, and adversity in children and adolescents
- Covers advances in understanding and treating psychiatric disorders, including depression and autoimmune encephalitis
- Explores innovations in mental health service delivery, especially for scaling interventions in low- and middle-income countries
- Focuses on research, training, and contextual challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and Gulf countries
- Provides a forward-looking perspective on integrating technology, research, and service innovation to improve mental health outcomes globally
