Embracing Privacy and Equity for Digital Mental Health

November 4, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Nicole Martinez-Martin, JD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Bioethics
Stanford University

Abstract: Digital mental health technologies, such as mental health apps and wearables, are expected to provide much-needed improvements in diagnosis, access and treatment for mental health care. However, issues of privacy and equity need to be actively engaged in the development of digital mental health so that these tools do not exacerbate existing inequities in mental health care. Minoritized subpopulations are under-represented in the research and development process for digital mental health development, which leads to tools that do not serve the needs of diverse communities and populations. Drawing from qualitative interviews conducted with digital mental health technology developers, clinicians, and users, this talk will examine challenges for developing tools that support privacy, access and equity in digital mental health.

Co-sponsored by the Sara Fine Institute, Center for Bioethics & Health Law, and Research, Ethics and Society Initiative in conjunction with the Year of Emotional Well-being

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