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#20. Risks and opportunities of living in the digital age - Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne

June 09, 2023 Guest: Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne Season 2 Episode 20
#20. Risks and opportunities of living in the digital age - Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne
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#20. Risks and opportunities of living in the digital age - Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne
Jun 09, 2023 Season 2 Episode 20
Guest: Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne

Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne is the lead researcher of two National Health Service (NHS) projects in the United Kingdom. One looks at the use of mental health apps for parents with neurodiverse children (OPTIMA) and the other is setup to understand the risks and benefits of mental health digital technology use (DIORA). She calls in to the podcast to discuss her work on these projects and their relevance in an increasingly digital world.


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Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne is the lead researcher of two National Health Service (NHS) projects in the United Kingdom. One looks at the use of mental health apps for parents with neurodiverse children (OPTIMA) and the other is setup to understand the risks and benefits of mental health digital technology use (DIORA). She calls in to the podcast to discuss her work on these projects and their relevance in an increasingly digital world.


Support us and reach out!
https://smoothbrainsociety.com
Instagram: @thesmoothbrainsociety
TikTok: @thesmoothbrainsociety
Twitter/X: @SmoothBrainSoc
Facebook: @thesmoothbrainsociety
Merch and all other links: Linktree
email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com


Introduction to digital technology and mental health
Potential positive and negative aspects
OPTIMA: What do app based interventions look like?
OMPTIMA: Aims of such projects
OPTIMA: Measures, help for parents and what drives Kasia's interest in the project?
OPTIMA: Parent demographics and need for more fathers
OPTIMA: End goal of the project
DIORA: introduction to child digital engagement
DIORA: How the study works
Incorporating AI and further changes to the digital world
Final questions on the projects
Rapid Fire Questions