#164 – Dr David Bakker on Using Technology for Mental Health Purposes

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr David Bakker on the use of technology such as smartphone apps for mental health purposes.

David Bakker is a clinical psychologist in private practice at Archer Street Health in Hobart. He is also a lecturer and clinical supervisor at the University of Tasmania.

He is passionate about engaging the broader public in evidence-based psychological strategies and therapies, and is the founding director of MoodMission - a free CBT-based mobile app for low moods and anxiety.

He has previously worked in disability support, rural mental health outreach, youth health, hospitals, and Melbourne private practices. He has taught psychology and counselling at Monash University, where he has also researched and developed mental health mobile apps as part of his Doctor of Clinical Psychology.

Links:

Dr David Bakker (website)
MoodMission
MoodPrism
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