Ethics in Digital Mental Health : A Comprehensive Guide to Responsible Practice for Professionals in Training.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martí Noguera, Juan José.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Professional ethics.

Mental health services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited, 2024.

Summary:

In an era where digital integration is rapidly becoming an inherent aspect of human existence, "Ethics in Digital Mental Health" serves as a crucial guide for healthcare professionals, AI developers, engineers, and tech specialists focused on health. This book explores the pivotal role of ethical principles in steering the development and application of advanced technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). It addresses the challenges posed by the fast-paced evolution of these technologies, which often outstrip existing legislation and training frameworks, leaving users inadequately prepared. The book provides a comprehensive conceptual framework and practical guidance, emphasizing the ethical implications of digital innovations in the mental health sector. By offering real-world examples and actionable insights, the book equips professionals across various fields with the knowledge to ethically navigate and leverage digital advances, ultimately safeguarding patient well-being and upholding professional standards.This book is tailored for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and technology developers, addressing the crucial gap between current educational programs and the skills required in the digital era.

Contents:

Prologue: Inequality, mental health, and the role of AI

Introduction to ethics in digital mental health

The digital transition: Ethical considerations in a digital world

Placing mental health in a broader context and objectives of this book

Ethical challenges and opportunities of AI and big data in mental health

The social movement from villages to cities: Ethics of care, cultural continuity and the role of the community in urban life

The digitalization of mental health services: Bridging the gap and raising ethical challenges

The ethics of mental health care: Balancing relationships and care

Mental health in public policies

Conclusion

From DNA to digital human assets: The ethical transformation

Introduction: Digital human assets as the new DNA

The rise of digital phenotyping and DHAs

The benefits and risks of digital phenotyping

Risks of digital human assets

Ethical concerns: Ownership, consent and privacy

Ethical guidelines for the future

Ethical Frameworks for Digital Health Stakeholders

Educational challenges in the age of AI: How to address ethical concerns

Paradigm, the model and education

The role of artificial intelligence in mental health: A systemic solution to a systemic problem?

Mental health education at a crossroads

An integrative model of artificial intelligence for mental health professionals

What training for mental health professionals should teach

Final reflections: Building the ethical foundations of artificial intelligence in mental health through interdisciplinary higher education

Governance in digital health: Building ethical and socially responsible frameworks

Introduction: Framing the issue of digital governance in mental health

AI in mental health: Opportunities and risks Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781804418642

1804418641

OCLC:

1492934944