DHF24: Dr Imogen Bell, University of Melbourne

Exploring Digital Solutions for Youth Mental Health 🚀

Regina Akacich interviews Dr Imogen Bell, an NHMRC Research Fellow at Orygen, Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne. Dr Bell shares her expertise and current efforts in leveraging digital technology to address the growing youth mental health crisis.

She also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and funding to scale impactful digital mental health solutions.

Join us as we delve into:

🌟 The alarming 50% rise in youth mental health issues over the past decade, despite increased investments in mental health services.

📱 An overview of Orygen's innovative digital programs, including moderated online social therapy and partnerships with Headspace Services.

📲 The development and impact of the Mellow app designed for young people battling depression and anxiety.

🎮 Exciting breakthroughs in virtual reality (VR) treatments, providing young individuals with immersive experiences to develop coping skills and tackle challenges in real-life situations.

🤖 Insights into the potential of AI in the mental health field and other cutting-edge trends observed at the Digital Health Festival.


This interview was recorded at Digital Health Festival 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. For more interviews and episodes, make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel, and catch a feature episode of the Talking HealthTech Podcast featuring some of these discussions!