The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to a new regular series for this journal, Mental Health and Social Inclusion, on digital innovations.
In this first of a regular series of articles, this paper introduces the reader to the area of digital technology to support mental health and why it is important.
Technological developments and the recent COVID-19 pandemic have all contributed to an increasing interest and adoption of digital innovations to support people’s mental health, from both service providers and service users.
This regular series will look at research into digital technologies for support of mental health and well-being.
The series will also consider the implications of various digital technologies for the support of mental health and well-being for different groups of people.
Different technologies, approaches and points of view will be considered in relation to their impact on mental health and well-being.
Over the past ten years the author has developed an interest in the use of digital technologies to support mental health. The author has recently edited a book, published by IGI Global, on the topic and feels it is an important regular topic for the Journal of Mental Health and Social Inclusion.
