Name
Tech Innovations: Transforming Mental Health in Education
Date
Monday, June 24, 2024
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (PDT)
Description

In this session, we explore how technological innovations are revolutionizing mental health support in educational settings. Through a series of fictional scenarios, attendees will witness the profound impact of technologies like teletherapy, AI chatbots, VR therapy, and wearable health tech on students and staff. Following each scenario, a distinguished panel, including representatives from Colombia College, University Canada West, and the keep.meSAFE program, will discuss the practical application, benefits, and challenges of these technologies. This session aims to provide educators, mental health professionals, and technologists with a deeper understanding of the intersection between technology and mental health, and practical strategies for implementation in educational environments.

Learning Outcomes
  • Understand various technological innovations in mental health and their applications in education.
  • Learn about practical strategies for integrating mental health tech in schools.
  • Discuss challenges and solutions related to tech-based mental health initiatives.
Steven Cameron Jesse Poulin
Session Streams
1. International Student Support, Advising and Transitions, 6. Cross-Cutting Conversations