Digital Technologies For Major Depressive Disorder
Adam Kaplin, MD, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discusses the role digital technology plays in the treatment of major depressive disorder, or MDD, where unmet needs remain ineffective therapies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rapid uptake of telepsychiatry and other forms of technology-enabled mental health care, such as online cognitive behavioral therapy and apps that track mood, sleep, and exercise. Dr. Kaplin provides a clinician’s …