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Program in Internet, Health and Society

The Program in Internet, Health and Society explores how technology interacts with mental health, influencing human psychology and behavior. We focus on both the negative and positive aspects of this rich interface, including issues such as screen and video game addiction, cyberbullying, online personality changes, online privacy violations, and the myriad promising treatments made possible by new technologies, from video-enabled remote delivery to virtual reality desensitization and AI-mediated interventions.

AI in Mental Healthcare: Ethics and Efficacy

AI-Driven Electronic Health Records and Apps: We developed and applied assessment scales for mental health EHRs and apps, focusing on usability, evidence base, security and ethics.

Bias in AI Diagnostics: We examined ingrained bias in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment recommendations across leading large language models.

AI in Psychological Research: We explored the capabilities and limitations of AI tools in generating entire psychological research papers, from hypothesis generation to manuscript formatting. The work aimed at providing practical help and identifying serious risks associated with AI in research and scholarly work.

Enhancing Video Visits and Remote Therapies

XR in Remote Group Therapy: We analyzed how extended reality (XR), including virtual and augmented reality, can address limitations in online group therapy for anxiety disorders, with a focus on enhancing group identification and interactivity to improve therapeutic outcomes.

Impact of Remote Treatment on Clinical Practice (MED-CREATE Trial): We developed a protocol for a randomized controlled trial that would investigate how communication modality (video vs. in-person) influences creative problem-solving by clinicians and disclosure by patients. The study could inform the design of effective video visit communication strategies.

Broader Implications of Technology on Mental Health and Society

Problematic Internet Use and Online Personality: We have long studied the psychological effects of internet use, including internet, screen and video game "addiction," online impulsivity, cyberbullying, and the impact of digital technologies on personality traits and mental health treatment delivery.