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 2024. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY5013
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PSY5013
1 unit list PSY5013 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
For students enrolled in M5013 must have passed 12pts otherwise permission is required.
For students enrolled in M4039 or M6042 permission is required.
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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 2 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 6 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Critical reflection (1,500 words)40%
- Oral presentation (8 to 10 minutes individual oral presentation)Threshold hurdle60%
- Critical review: Using a digital tool (1,500 words)40%
- Infographic or poster: Information sheet & reflection (1 page A4 or equivalent poster & reflection)60%
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
Students should expect to spend 20-24 hours per week on this unit to achieve the learning outcomes:
- 1-hour synchronous web-based 'class-time' for skills-based activities
- 5-6 hours Learning Journeys
- 4-5 hours readings or activities
- 7-8 hours skills-based assessment tasks
Each week there will be a one hour Live class, facilitated by your Online Learning Adviser.
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 1 unit, including PSY5021.
When is PSY5013 offered?
PSY5013 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
Does PSY5013 have an exam?
No. PSY5013 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.