Digital Mental Health

Placebo

When Words Worsen Symptoms

John Torous MD, MBI on March 18, 2024

The placebo effect is well known in therapy, but what about its less known twin the nocebo effect?

The placebo effect is well known in therapy, but what about its less known twin the nocebo effect?

Online Therapy

Tips and Tricks (to Avoid) When Selecting Mental Health Apps

John Torous MD, MBI on November 14, 2023

Is there an app for me? Patients want to know. How will you respond?

Is there an app for me? Patients want to know. How will you respond?

Psychiatry

Empowering Mental Health Through Inclusive Technology

John Torous MD, MBI on April 30, 2023

How can we ensure digital mental health is more equitable?

How can we ensure digital mental health is more equitable?

Health

Digital Literacy Checkup: 3 Questions to Ask Your Patients

John Torous MD, MBI on June 17, 2022

Mental health tech is expanding, but is it usable for everyone?

Mental health tech is expanding, but is it usable for everyone?

Smoking

How to Pick a Smoking Cessations App

John Torous MD, MBI on May 25, 2022

There are hundreds of apps for smoking cessation: which can really help?

There are hundreds of apps for smoking cessation: which can really help?

Online Therapy

Using Technology to Boost Patient Engagement with Care

John Torous MD, MBI on March 24, 2021

Engagement can be tough. Technology could help.

Engagement can be tough. Technology could help.

Health

Picking Mental Health Apps for College Students

John Torous MD, MBI on February 8, 2021

The right match and support are key.

The right match and support are key.

Health

How Can Digital Mental Health Be More Equitable?

John Torous MD, MBI on January 29, 2021

Unlocking the potential of digital mental health with digital literacy trainings.

Unlocking the potential of digital mental health with digital literacy trainings.

Health

Opening Mental Health Notes: 7 Tips to Prepare Clinicians

John Torous MD, MBI on October 19, 2020

New federal laws mandate sharing clinical notes; how to benefit from this change.

New federal laws mandate sharing clinical notes; how to benefit from this change.

Health

3 Ways College Counseling Centers Can Make Mental Health Apps Effective

John Torous MD, MBI on October 19, 2020

Making mental health apps effective for college mental health can be as easy as 1-2-3.

Making mental health apps effective for college mental health can be as easy as 1-2-3.

Health

College Mental Health and COVID-19

John Torous MD, MBI on October 2, 2020

How can technology augment college mental health? Is it helping or hurting?

How can technology augment college mental health? Is it helping or hurting?

Depression

Digital Tools for Depression

John Torous MD, MBI on September 29, 2020

Learn what the apps for depression can and cannot do today.

Learn what the apps for depression can and cannot do today.

Health

Connecting Teens to Mental Health Tools

John Torous MD, MBI on July 29, 2020

Learning and teaching about apps is easier than you think.

Learning and teaching about apps is easier than you think.

Burnout

Burnout in Mental Health Professionals

John Torous MD, MBI on June 21, 2020

A new podcast about burnout in the medical profession reveals the stark reality behind the images and stories of heroism, courage, and infallibility.

A new podcast about burnout in the medical profession reveals the stark reality behind the images and stories of heroism, courage, and infallibility.

Health

Should Psychotherapists Open Their Notes to Patients?

John Torous MD, MBI on April 24, 2020

What happens when you share psychotherapy notes with patients?

What happens when you share psychotherapy notes with patients?

Health

Matching Mental Health Apps with Trust and Transparency

John Torous MD, MBI on April 21, 2020

Looking for the perfect app? Try instead for the perfect match.

Looking for the perfect app? Try instead for the perfect match.

Health

There’s an App for That—But Is It the Right One?

John Torous MD, MBI on March 27, 2020

Thousands of mental health apps exist. But how do you find the safe and effective ones?

Thousands of mental health apps exist. But how do you find the safe and effective ones?

Health

Does Snapchat’s New Mental Health Feature Really Work?

John Torous MD, MBI on February 27, 2020

Social media now wants to improve our mental health. Is their approach the right one?

Social media now wants to improve our mental health. Is their approach the right one?