PSY5013 Digital technologies in mental health care
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY5013 Digital technologies in mental health care is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for PSY5013. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before PSY5013
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PSY5013
4 units list PSY5013 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M4039 or M6042
Overview
Digital technologies are increasingly being used to support wellbeing and to detect, treat and manage mental health problems. These technologies include telehealth, apps, chatbots, robots and wearables. These technologies have the potential to provide suitable, evidence-based, accessible care to a wide range of individuals. However these technologies also raise a number of concerns such as privacy, regulation and guidance. In this unit you will (1) learn about existing digital mental health services and frameworks; (2) synthesise information regarding the benefits and barriers of digital mental health technologies; and (3) evaluate the implementation of digital mental health services across diverse settings and populations.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 2 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Critical review: Using a digital tool (1,500 words)Written40%
- Infographic or posterArtefact60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge of global and local frameworks and policies that guide the ethical use of digital mental health and wellbeing technologies.
- 2
Critically evaluate existing digital mental health and wellbeing technologies and identify potential barriers to implementation.
- 3
Evaluate the needs of diverse populations to support equity and inclusion in access to digital mental health and wellbeing technology.
- 4
Apply knowledge of digital technologies and frameworks to identify evidence-informed responses that meet the needs of diverse populations, across diverse contexts.
- 5
Effectively communicate evidence-informed and person-centred recommendations for digital mental health and wellbeing technologies in diverse populations.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
You should expect to spend 20-24 hours per week on this unit to achieve the learning outcomes:
- 5-6 hours Learning Journeys
- 4-5 hours readings or activities
- 7-8 hours skills-based assessment tasks
Each week there will be an optional Zoom session.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Erin Mckay
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY5013?
PSY5013 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY5013?
PSY5013 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including PSY5016, PSY5019, PSY5020 and PSY5021. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is PSY5013 offered?
PSY5013 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does PSY5013 have an exam?
No. PSY5013 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.