Characteristics of different psychiatric disorders based on behavioural profiling of smartphone users

It is assumed that a holistic approach encompassing both biological and non-biological approaches will accelerate the development of improved interventions for patient suffering.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to investigate the value of digital phenotyping as an aid to psychiatric research and therapy.

Editor's comments:
The pandemic has brought a need for online psychoanalysis and this article focuses on statutory rules and ethical aspects as well as indications and contraindications for online sessions in the conduct of therapeutic procedures.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of the fact that:

1. Mental disorders are most likely more than just a disorder of the brain.
2. In psychiatric research, brain research is important but not sufficient.
3. Psychoanalysis always has to reinvent and position itself according to the theoretical and civilizational challenges of each era.

Instructions for this Module

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• The pass grade is 70%;
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