Applied Digital Technologies

For more than a decade, the Child Mind Institute has been at the forefront of children’s mental health research and innovation. Our clinical expertise and commitment to open science has led to breakthroughs in understanding and treatment, but traditional methods continue to fall short in their reach and efficacy. Today, we are reimagining how to support children and families in all walks of life and accelerate discoveries across the mental health field.

Nearly 1 in 5 children experience mental health struggles, yet only half receive treatment. Numerous barriers hinder mental health care, but clinicians report scheduling difficulties and months-long wait times as significant challenges. Digital technologies hold the promise of breaking down these barriers. Assessments and interventions delivered through digital devices can acquire objective, quantitative measures in any setting, anywhere in the world.

The potential for technology to improve our understanding and delivery of mental health care is significant. However, we believe digital health care solutions must be developed with research and clinical oversight. We are listening to the voices of children, parents, clinicians, and researchers to ensure our solutions are aligned with their needs and supported by scientific data. As we learn, we are sharing our insights with the mental health care community.