25, May 2026

The Role of Digital Technology in Shaping the Future Landscape of Mental Health Treatments

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-5; MAY-2026

Author(s): 1. Manisha Agarhari, 2. Collins Sayana K, 3. Steffy Abraham, 4. Sujata Shindey

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1Principal, Department of Nursing, Radiant Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science Kishanganj, Bihar, India

2Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Mission College of Nursing, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

3Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Parul Institution of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

4Group Head of Nursing (CNO), Apex Group of Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202605020     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202605020


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Digital health services are still rapidly expanding, changing the landscape of mental health services globally and challenging traditional service delivery models. This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages of digitization in mental health, particularly in areas of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. It reflects developments in recent times, evidence informed practice and a responsible vision for the future of technologies in supporting mental health needs. The article concludes with an introduction to the TEQUILA framework, which spells out specific critical needs to support a virtuous and productive future for digital mental health. This includes developing trust in robust data privacy, security, and transparency in AI decision-making; establishing evidence-based practices to ensure quality and regulatory control; designing AI technologies that fulfil a range of user needs; developing user needs and desires; and ensuring liability and accreditation framework for AI use.

Digital mental health; e-health; mental health care; artificial intelligence; diagnosis; prevention; treatment; data privacy; ethical technology; TEQUILA framework; evidence-based practice;

Manisha Agarhari,  Collins Sayana K, Steffy Abraham, Sujata Shindey (2026); The Role of Digital Technology in Shaping the Future Landscape of Mental Health Treatments , International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-5, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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