With the rise of big data and the rapid progress of artificial intelligence, the way we approach mental illness and mental health care has been changing dramatically. Taiwan, often called a “technology island,” is home to many of the world’s electronic products and AI chips. Naturally, Taiwan has also been very active in developing new ideas and innovations in digital health.

Located in central Taiwan, Taichung Veterans General Hospital is a national medical center and one of the Top 100 Smart Hospitals worldwide in 2025. The hospital is fully dedicated to advancing smart healthcare and intelligent care. In this presentation, I will share a series of digital mental health initiatives currently being implemented at Taichung Veterans General Hospital. 

This presentation will cover the following topics:
1. Developing Smart Hospital Management System
2. Using Neuroimaging (PET and MRI) to predict the onset of mental illness
3. Establishing a PTSD big data database 
By collecting biomarkers, including blood samples and neuroimaging, to predict individual sensitivity to stress
4. Developing online education and self-assessment tools
Enabling timely, rapid, and accessible self-evaluation, as well as real-time psychological support through online consultations
5. Using image recognition systems to detect negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Employing multimodal models and large language databases that integrate speech, facial expressions, and motor behaviors to enhance the reliability of assessments
6. Developing virtual reality applications to treat mental illness and issues
Introducing the 3MDR model to treat PTSD, and further applying VR therapy to other psychiatric disorders, such as alcohol use disorder such as treatment for alcohol use disorder