Technology and mental healthcare: Benefits and challenges for future
directions in mental health nursing

Technology and mental healthcare: Benefits and challenges for future
directions in mental health nursing

benefits; challenges; future directions mental health;
nursing; technology

In mental healthcare, significant advances have been made in technologies
that assess, diagnose, treat, monitor, promote, and enhance mental health
and well-being. These innovations offer flexible, personalized support, lower
access barriers, and provide valuable insights into individual and population
mental health. Technology has significantly transformed the delivery of
psychiatric nursing services, making them more accessible, efficient, and
personalized. Nurses should know that individuals with mental health issues
may not have access to these technologies. They should have the choice
to use these solutions, which should complement—not replace—existing
services and not divert resources from other essential care. Significant
challenges include data privacy, leaks, and misuse. Regulatory issues arise
from a lack of clear, specific rules to safeguard data and promote ethical use
of technology. It is also important to create suitable regulatory frameworks for
users, professionals, and developers, and involve potential users, families,
and caregivers in development and regulation.

Muhammad Arsyad Subu1,2* , Nabeel Al-Yateem1,2 , Fatma Refaat
Ahmed1,2 , Heba Khalil1 , Sawsan Abuhammad1 , Syed Azizur
Rahman2,3

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December 10, 2025

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