The Use of Smartphones in Modern Psychiatry

In an age when digital technologies shape our everyday lives, smartphones and specialized apps are also becoming increasingly important in psychiatry. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of mobile applications in psychiatric care in the Western world. It presents the most important apps, analyzes their functions, areas of application, and scientific validation, and also highlights ethical, data protection, and therapeutic implications. Particular attention is paid to the latest research: from studies on the effectiveness of digital interventions to developments in the field of artificial intelligence, digital monitoring and individualized therapy, the book provides a deep insight into the use of modern technologies in a psychiatric context. The many advantages of using smartphones are also presented in detail - from improved accessibility and low-threshold care to the possibility of continuous progress monitoring and self-observation, as well as the promotion of therapy adherence, early detection and prevention. This book is aimed at those affected, but also at professionals in psychiatry, psychology and related disciplines, as well as at decision-makers in health care, developers of digital health technologies and research institutions. It is a work for all those who want to understand, critically accompany and help shape the digital transformation of psychiatry in a future-oriented way. Over the past 11 years, Bremen University Press has published over 4,500 specialist books in various languages. 1st edition 2025