Overview

Digital technologies are increasingly being used to support wellbeing and to detect, treat and manage mental health problems. These technologies include telehealth, apps, chatbots, robots and wearables. These technologies have the potential to provide suitable, evidence-based, accessible care to a wide range of individuals. However these technologies also raise a … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

MO-TP4-01-ONLINE-MO

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Kim Johnston

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Hannah Kirk
Dr Kim Johnston

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Reflect on global and local frameworks and policies that inform the formulation of digital mental health and wellbeing resources

2.

Critically evaluate existing digital mental health and wellbeing technologies in evolving environments

3.

Investigate the ethical and practical challenges facing the implementation of digital mental health and wellbeing technology across a range of settings

4.

Evaluate the needs of diverse populations to foster equity and inclusion in access to digital mental health and wellbeing technology

5.

Examine the broader challenges in the digital mental health and wellbeing landscape

Assessment summary

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in the failure of the unit.

Assessment

1 - Critical reflection (1,500 words)
2 - Oral presentation (8 to 10 minutes individual oral presentation)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload