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Dr. Ryan S Patel, The Ohio State University
Digital Wellness in the Modern Age: Students using AI for mental health: Benefits vs. Dangers; and Guidance for Healthy Ways of Using Tech for Entertainment – In May 2023, the US Surgeon general issued an advisory on Social Media and Youth mental health calling light on negative impact of social media on youth mental health. Research also shows negative mental health impact from unhealthy use of other media and technology among young adults. This program will discuss research on mental health impact of unhealthy technology use, strategies to use technology in healthy ways, and a unique tool I developed called a personal media plan to help students create a plan to use technology in ways that support their mental health. If available, findings from our national study on current state, strength and gaps of current campus based digital wellness programs. Students are also increasingly using Artificial intelligence for emotional support and mental health. Risks vs potential benefits and constructive guidance will be discussed so that students can make informed decisions.
About More Dr. Patel
Dr Ryan S Patel, is a college psychiatrist at The Ohio State University.
He has served various leadership roles at the American College Health Association including Board director, mental health section chair, ACHA Annual conference planning committee chair, and is currently the mental health section chair-elect and chairs the technology and third party vendor task force.
He has participated in numerous clinical research projects, committees, programs, media, and legislative efforts regarding college mental health; AI and digital wellbeing.
Dr Patel speaks and consults on various topics related to college mental health.
His book, “Mental health for college students: Practical life strategies and expert insights” is aimed at college students and anyone seeking to help college students using proven life behaviors to improve mental health.
His emotionalfitness.blog quickly reached over 130,000 page views and his Food, sleep, and exercise strategies for mental health programs at OSU has reached thousands of students.