Name
Enhancing Mental Health Support Between Sessions: The Role of AI & Digital Tools
Time
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM (EST)
Description

The period between therapy sessions is a critical yet often unsupported part of the mental health journey. Many clients experience fluctuating distress levels, difficulty applying therapeutic strategies, and disengagement, while clinicians face challenges in maintaining continuity of care. This presentation explores the potential of AI-driven tools and digital interventions to bridge this gap, providing: Real-time monitoring to track client progress. AI-assisted interventions that enhance self-guided support while ensuring clinician oversight. Automated prompts and psychoeducation to help clients apply strategies outside sessions. Secure journalling and mood tracking to support self-reflection. By integrating evidence-based technology into practice, clinicians can enhance client engagement, reduce therapy dropouts, and improve long-term outcomes—without increasing their workload. Why This Matters Now With rising mental health concerns globally, it’s time to integrate AI and digital tools responsibly into therapeutic care. This is not about replacing clinicians—it’s about empowering them with tools that enhance human-led therapy. This session will explore how ANTSA is already making an impact and how AI-driven digital tools can be ethically and effectively integrated into mental health care. Key Takeaways ✅ How AI and digital tools can complement traditional therapy, keeping clients engaged. ✅ Strategies to reduce clinician burnout by automating routine tasks. ✅ Practical strategies for using technology to enhance engagement between sessions. ✅ Insights on reducing clinician burnout without compromising care quality. The presentation will highlight real-world applications and future directions, ensuring a practical and insightful discussion. While various platforms are emerging in this space, examples such as ANTSA demonstrate how digital tools can be developed with a clinician-first approach, ensuring professional oversight remains central.

Sally-Anne McCormack Kiera Macdonald
Location Name
Virtual