Rise in Use of Digital Mental Health Tools and Technologies in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Study.

Dara H Sorkin Emily A Janio Elizabeth Victoria Eikey Margaret L Schneider Katelyn Davis Stephen Matthew Schueller Nicole A Stadnick Kai Zheng Martha Neary David Safani Dana B Mukamel

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2021)

Findings suggested increased use of digital mental health tools and other technologies over time during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, additional effort is urgently needed to consider the quality of these products, either by ensuring users have access to evidence-based and evidence-informed technologies and/or by providing them with the skills to make informed decisions around their potential efficacy.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
quality improvement
human health
medical students