Description

In this enlightening episode of Mind the Kids, our host Clara Faria, an ACAMH Young Person Ambassador, is joined by Professor Amit Baumel, Associate Professor at the University of Haifa and winner of the 2024 ACAMH Digital Innovation Award. Together, they explore how digital mental health interventions can be designed to truly make a difference—particularly for parents, children, and underserved populations. From “therapeutic persuasiveness” to scalable solutions and AI-powered mental health tools, this conversation blends psychological science, human-centred tech design, and meaningful clinical insight. A must-listen for professionals, researchers, and anyone curious about the future of mental health support.

Learning Objectives

1. Therapeutic persuasiveness is central to effective digital mental health interventions.

2. Offering bite-sized, easily actionable content increases the likelihood of sustained engagement compared to lengthy, traditional online courses.

3. Early and proactive identification improves uptake.

4. Distribution channels and implementation timing matter – proactive versus reactive offering impacts effectiveness.

5. Sustainable funding and payment structures are needed to encourage providers to offer digital mental health solutions.

6. Digital interventions can extend reach but can’t replace all in-person care.