Mental Health: Is There an App for That?

With over 10,000 mental health and wellness apps now available, how do you know where to start? In this webinar recording, Dr. Anthony Levinson of McMaster University will discuss the top mental health apps and online resources experts recommend to help people self-manage mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, cognitive impairment, substance use problems, such as quitting smoking or reducing alcohol intake, and mindfulness training. Learn how to evaluate online resources and the potential benefits and harms posed by their use.
Download the list of apps and tips for evaluating apps and online resources at: www.mcmasterop...
0:00 Introduction
3:10 How do I evaluate a mental health app?
16:48 What specific apps do experts recommend?
37:48 How do I find the app I need, and what other resources are available to connect to mental health services?
47:45 What should I do if I have more than one mental health issue?
52:40 When should I see a doctor?
Host Bio:
Dr. Anthony Levinson is a Professor at McMaster University and a physician who works in the area of consultation-liaison psychiatry in Hamilton, Ontario. As the Director of the Division of e-Learning Innovation in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Levinson develops and studies internet-based solutions to deliver high-quality health educational experiences to both the public and healthcare professionals. As part of the leadership team for the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal, he leads the design and development of multimedia content, including online learning about various topics related to healthy aging.
This talk is presented as a partnership between the Optimal Aging Portal and the Office of Alumni
Engagement.
Disclaimer: These videos are provided for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for advice from your own health care professional. The videos may be used for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal ([e-mail]).