The presentation by Jonathan Avery, MD, vice chair for addiction psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and his colleagues from MIT will focus on using affective computing technologies and other innovative technological interventions to combat the stigma associated with substance use disorders (SUDs) and enhance the quality of care provided to patients with SUDs.
Avery is passionate about improving attitudes towards individuals with SUDs, which he has found to be worse than attitudes towards any other medical or psychiatric condition. He is set to present his research at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting in Javits Center, Room 1E07 on Saturday, May 4, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM EDT. His presentation will explore how technology can help combat the negative attitudes towards SUDs and improve patient outcomes.
Attendees of the 2024 APA Annual Meeting are encouraged to visit Psychiatric Times in Booth #1417, where they can meet the editorial team and Editor-in-Chief John J. Miller, MD. The team will also be covering the latest updates in psychiatric care during various sessions throughout the event.
