Abstract
Digital tools for mental health in a crisis
Highlights
Digital tools for mental health in a crisis In January, 2021, WHO member states stressed the importance of integrating mental health into response and preparedness plans for public health emergencies, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic
What has been the role of digital tools for mental health during the pandemic far, and how might it help health services identify challenges that are still to come?
A study by Mansfield and colleagues published in The Lancet Digital Health found a substantial decrease in the number of primary care contacts for mental health conditions following the introduction of the first UK lockdown in March, 2020
Summary
Digital tools for mental health in a crisis In January, 2021, WHO member states stressed the importance of integrating mental health into response and preparedness plans for public health emergencies, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO Executive Board urged member states to develop and strengthen services for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) by promoting equitable access to remote health services during the pandemic and beyond, and to study the impact of the pandemic on mental health. What has been the role of digital tools for mental health during the pandemic far, and how might it help health services identify challenges that are still to come?
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