Perspectives on digital healthcare in depression: current developments and future directions
10.3760/cma.j.cn113661-20241020-00339
- VernacularTitle:抑郁症数字医疗的思考与展望
- Author:
Lyuchun CUI
1
;
Daihui PENG
1
Author Information
1. 上海交通大学医学院附属精神卫生中心，上海 200030
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Depressive disorder;
Artificial intelligence;
Digital health
- From:
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry
2025;58(9):657-662
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The rapid advancement of information technology has positioned digital healthcare as a critical component in diagnosing and treating major depressive disorder (MDD). By integrating artificial intelligence, mobile devices, and wearable technology, digital healthcare for MDD is progressing toward a multi-modal approach, leading to the development of novel digital identification and intervention techniques, gradually establishing a framework for depression recognition and management based on digital phenotyping. Such innovations offer promising opportunities to overcome the limitations of traditional healthcare. This article reviews the current landscape of digital healthcare applications in MDD, critically evaluates their clinical advantages and constraints, and discusses future directions, aiming to provide insights and stimulate further reflection among mental health professionals.
