Abstract
Using the metrics of the World Health Organisation, the Global Burden of Disease Study has found that mental health difficulties are currently the leading cause of disability in developed countries [1]. Projections also indicate that the global burden of mental health difficulties will continue to rise in the coming decades. The human and economic costs of this trend will be substantial. In this paper we discuss how effectively designed interactive systems, developed through collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts, can play a significant role in helping to address this challenge. Our discussion is grounded in a description of four exploratory systems, each of which has undergone
initial clinical evaluations. Directions for future research on mental health technologies are also identified.
initial clinical evaluations. Directions for future research on mental health technologies are also identified.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CHI2010 Workshop on Interactive Systems in Healthcare |
Pages | 33-36 |
Publication status | Published - 11 Apr 2010 |
Keywords
- Mental health
- interactive systems
- collaborative design
- human computer interaction