Resumen
In recent years, the integration of technology in mental health interventions has shown great promise in reaching broader populations and providing innovative treatment approaches (Denecke, Schmid, & Nüssl, 2022). As technology-based interventions increase in popularity, it is vital that they are based on evidence. Research finds that most mental health apps do not clearly define the evidence behind their apps, and partnership with mental health professionals is often not evident in app development (Wang, Fagan, & Yu, 2020). In the absence of a clinical expert, app developers may not appropriately translate evidence to practice, consider important user safety issues, or understand data governance related to personally identifiable information or government regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act in the US context (Huckvale, Nicholas, Torous, & Larsen, 2020). On the other hand, mental health experts often lack knowledge of the technical aspects of app development. This workshop focuses on collaboration between social workers and technologists in developing effective mental health apps, using a case study of ResilientMoment, an AI-powered app designed to treat anxiety.Using a case study approach, the workshop explores interdisciplinary collaboration, including strategies to identify and establish partnerships with technologists to bridge the gap between the domains of social work and technology. We will explore the disparities in language styles between social workers and technologists (author, 2023), and practical skills to foster effective communication and overcome potential barriers when working in interdisciplinary teams. Through interactive exercises, attendees will learn how to cultivate shared goals.We will discuss the translation of evidence-based practice and integration of user feedback in the development of technology-based social work interventions. By considering both scientific rigor and human-centered design principles, the workshop aims to equip social workers with the tools necessary to collaborate on tools that are effective, accessible, and user-friendly.
Palabras Clave (separar con comas)
apps, technology, ai, social work, anxiety, mental health, interdisciplinary