Lecturer in Health systems and policy, University of Canterbury
Kaaren Mathias researches global health and mental health. She has worked and researched in India for the past 15 years with a focus on community health systems and health systems strengthening with a focus on mental health. She now teaches at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
Pixels are not people: mental health apps are increasingly popular but human connection is still key
Oct 21, 2022 06:18 am UTC| Health
Technological solutions to fill the gap in mental health care are alluring. They can appear to be a cheap, scalable way to solve the knotty problem of mental distress, without requiring investment in people, communities...
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