Noy Alon, Sarah Perret, Amy Cohen, Michelle Partiquin, Stephanie LeMelle, Chasee Boyd, Jacqueline Aguilera, Cristen Reat, Elise Hough, Jessica Walsh, Bridget Dwyer, Julianna Hogan, Ashley Helm Smith, John Torous
Providing human support for users of behavioral health technology can help facilitate the necessary engagement and clinical integration of digital tools in mental health care. A team conducted digital navigator training that taught participants how to promote patrons' digital literacy, evaluate and recommend health apps, and interpret smartphone data. The authors trained 80 participants from 21 organizations, demonstrating this training's feasibility, acceptability, and need. Case studies explore the implementation of this training curriculum...
April 10, 2024: Psychiatric Services: a Journal of the American Psychiatric Association