“Guest Lecture: Mental Health and Technology”
Date: 27th February 2025
Time: 03.00 PM to 05.00 PM
Objectives:
1. To understand the interplay between mental health and technology.
2. To explore the benefits and risks associated with digital mental health interventions.
3. To discuss the role of AI, social media, and teletherapy in mental healthcare.
4. To encourage students to adopt a balanced approach toward technology use.
Outcome of the activity:
1. Participants gained a deeper understanding of how technology affects mental health, both positively and negatively.
2. Students learned about digital detox techniques, responsible technology use, and emerging trends in mental healthcare.
3. The session inspired students to explore AI-driven mental health interventions and other technological solutions in psychological practice.
4. Faculty members and students recognized the importance of integrating technology-based mental health strategies into academic and professional settings.
Mode: Offline
Venue: Amity University Madhya Pradesh
Number of participants: Around 50 participants including students of AIBAS, non-teaching staff and faculties.
Resource Personage: Dr. Sanjay Lahariya, MD Psychiatry
Summary of the session:
The Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University Madhya Pradesh organized a guest lecture on Mental Health and Technology on 27th Feb 2025, delivered by Dr. Sanjay Lahariya, a renowned expert in mental health and public health policy.
Dr. Lahariya discussed the impact of technology on mental health, highlighting both its benefits and challenges. Key topics included teletherapy, AI-driven mental health interventions, social media's psychological effects, and digital detox strategies. He emphasized the importance of balancing technology use to maintain psychological well-being.
The session was highly interactive, with an engaging Q&A segment where students and faculty raised questions about ethical concerns in digital mental health, data privacy in online therapy, and responsible technology usage.
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