Career Paths and Mental Health in the Digital Age

"Career Paths and Mental Health in the Digital Age" delves into the increasingly digital world of mental health practice. With global events impacting many people on a personal level and the rise of tele-mental health, technology has become an integral part of therapeutic methods. Tune in to our in-depth discussion with leading experts who are at the forefront of this digital evolution. We delve into the ethical implications of AI in mental health, explore the role of chatbots in therapy, and discuss the advancements in tele-mental health. Aspiring professionals and seasoned practitioners alike will find guidance on career paths in this burgeoning field. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the merging lines of mental health and technology.

Check out our Host:

Chloe Corcoran (She/Her) serves as the inaugural Director of Alumni Relations for Palo Alto University. Recently, she was cast in the first of its kind audio reality show, “BEING: Trans” which explores the lives of a group of transgender people living in Los Angeles. Articles about this project have appeared in the New York Times, among other media outlets, and she has appeared on a billboard in Times Square along with being honored by the LA Dodgers for her activism.

Check out our Guests:

Dr. Donna S. Sheperis is the Chair of and Professor in the Counseling Department and Director of the eClinic at Palo Alto University. A Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Telemental Health Provider, Donna has been a practicing clinician for over 30 years, with 7 years exclusively in the provision of telemental health services.

Dr. Eduardo Bunge is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Palo Alto University (PAU). Dr. Bunge directs the Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology (CAPT) Research Lab, and is Associate Director for the International Institute of Internet Interventions for Health at Palo Alto University. 

Episode Resources:

• Telehealth Best Practice: A Call for Standards of Care
• Board Certified TMH-P link
• Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology (CAPT) Research Lab
• Artificial Intelligence-Based Chatbot Studies