Abstract
The exponential growth of media, namely digital platforms, social media, and the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), has transformed the clinical and health fields and society in general. This chapter addresses how the proliferation of various forms of media (e.g., apps, films, podcasts) can be applied clinically to support individuals with mental health (e.g., anxiety, depression) and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism) and those with special medical needs (e.g., cancer), as well as limitations to their application. The chapter also discusses the clinical implications of social media and AI apps in patient care.
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Joseph, S., Miodus, S., Farley, F. (2024). Apps and Care: Clinical and Societal Applications of Media. In: Rich, G.J., Kumar, V.K., Farley, F.H. (eds) Handbook of Media Psychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56537-3_13
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