How can Tech Support Young People's Mental Health, wearables, AI and digital tech tools with Dr Frank Iorfino

In this weeks episode of Let's Reconnect Breanna is joined by Frank Iorfino - Associate Professor at the University of Sydney- Brain and Mind Centre Frank discusses how things like our phones, smartwatches, digital health platforms and AI can help support young people's mental health. Frank is also one of the brains behind MIA - AI applied expertise for personalised mental health care and he talks about how AI will help fill the gaps within the Australian Mental Health system, how does the pro's weigh up against the risks of AI for mental health support. We also discuss the new Age Verification Laws now in place in Australia for accessing explicit pornopgraphic content and what this means for young people but also a warning for parents that this isn't a free pass. Frank has a Substack where you can sign up to called Minds and Machines and i encourage you to check out Minding Your Mind to help you find the right support Let's Reconnect next episode. In the meantime, subscribe and follow our podcast and socials @breanna.jayne_psych @letsreconnect_pod. If you or your child would like to write in with a question or story, or you’d like to be a guest advocating for the needs of children and young people, please reach out.Disclaimer:The information in this podcast is general and not a substitute for individual clinical advice or treatment. While I am a registered psychologist, I am not providing personalised guidance here. Every child and family is different, and what’s discussed may not suit your situation.If you have concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional. For immediate help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or call 000 in an emergency.Views expressed are my own and not those of any organisations I am associated with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.