JMIR Ment Health March 2020 PMID 32213476

Digital Mental Health and COVID-19: Using Technology Today to Accelerate the Curve on Access and Quality Tomorrow.

John Torous, Keris Jän Myrick, Natali Rauseo-Ricupero, Joseph Firth

Mentions

63
Peak: 5 in Nov 2023
across 4 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

10,012
potential audience

Total likes

6

Video views

200

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Nov 2024

Where it's discussed

  • YouTube34 videos
  • News20 articles
  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • Blogs4 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective comments celebrate the article’s call for increased investment in digital health, with phrases like 'rapidly moving forwards' and 'unprecedented access,' indicating strong support and recognition of its potential impact. Words such as 'excellent' and references to authoritative organizations like NIH further emphasize the positive tone and perceived importance of this publication.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the article’s premise that digital health can transform mental health care, emphasizing phrases like 'accelerate and bend the curve' and 'unprecedented access.'

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high enthusiasm about digital health innovations, highlighting new opportunities and investments in telehealth and apps.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts briefly mention potential challenges, most focus on advocating for increased digital health adoption, showing a fair level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions reflect an optimistic view that now is a crucial moment to invest in and expand digital mental health tools, potentially shaping future health policies.

Abstract in brief

  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in the use of telehealth, highlighting the potential of digital health to improve access and quality of mental health care.
  • The authors argue that now is the crucial moment to invest more in digital health innovations, which can help expand access to high-quality mental health services globally.
  • Key factors for success include workforce training, strong evidence to support digital tools, and ensuring digital equity, so that everyone can benefit regardless of their background.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Prof. Holly Blake
@hollyblakenotts · X

"Now is the time to 'accelerate and bend the curve' on #DigitalHealth. Apps, telehealth, online support rapidly moving forwards. Digital Mental Health and COVID-19: Using Technology Today to Accelerate the Curve on Access and Quality Tomorrow https://t.co/4joPHMCV0u

Aug 17, 2020 · 4 likes · 2,074 followers View post →
Keris Jän Myrick
@KerisWithaK · X

@NicholasWatters Would recommend this as maybe one way to think about the possibilities - opportunities and challenges: https://t.co/iNQuRQYaZD

May 16, 2020 · 1 like · 1,540 followers View post →
SMARTMD
@SMART_MD · X

Digital Mental Health and COVID-19: Using Technology Today to Accelerate the Curve on Access and Quality Tomorrow https://t.co/U1mBvVPoDd via @NIH #Mentalhealth https://t.co/r1w4f5zTYM

Jun 30, 2020 · 3,871 followers View post →
ACE
@Join_ACE · X

Apps to gather data on #COVID19 – Do you have an idea you want to share with ACE? https://t.co/qkBY5TQDk5 https://t.co/P03mOPWjLF https://t.co/7uwtUN0QQM #EpiTwitter https://t.co/EibxpJvpEp

May 7, 2020 · 1,375 followers View post →

All mentions

Prof. Holly Blake
@hollyblakenotts · X

"Now is the time to 'accelerate and bend the curve' on #DigitalHealth. Apps, telehealth, online support rapidly moving forwards. Digital Mental Health and COVID-19: Using Technology Today to Accelerate the Curve on Access and Quality Tomorrow https://t.co/4joPHMCV0u

Aug 17, 2020 · 4 likes · 2,074 followers View post →
Triumf Health
@TriumfHQ · X

Now is the time to "accelerate and bend the curve" on digital health. Increased investments in #digitalhealth today will yield unprecedented access to high-quality #mentalhealth care. Excellent article by @JohnTorousMD and co, orginally in @jmirpub https://t.co/SaYcrcnr5X

Jul 1, 2020 · 962 followers View post →
SMARTMD
@SMART_MD · X

Digital Mental Health and COVID-19: Using Technology Today to Accelerate the Curve on Access and Quality Tomorrow https://t.co/U1mBvVPoDd via @NIH #Mentalhealth https://t.co/r1w4f5zTYM

Jun 30, 2020 · 3,871 followers View post →
Keris Jän Myrick
@KerisWithaK · X

@NicholasWatters Would recommend this as maybe one way to think about the possibilities - opportunities and challenges: https://t.co/iNQuRQYaZD

May 16, 2020 · 1 like · 1,540 followers View post →
ACE
@Join_ACE · X

Apps to gather data on #COVID19 – Do you have an idea you want to share with ACE? https://t.co/qkBY5TQDk5 https://t.co/P03mOPWjLF https://t.co/7uwtUN0QQM #EpiTwitter https://t.co/EibxpJvpEp

May 7, 2020 · 1,375 followers View post →