Focus Areas
Chatbots and Mental Health Care
People are increasingly using chatbots for emotional support, mental health, and companionship. How is this changing how people are relating to themselves and each other? What are the risks and harms associated with this use? How are people finding meaning and care in these systems?
Telehealth and Digital Medicine
From psychotherapy to medical care, more people than ever are receiving care online and through digital means. What does this mean for health care workers, patients, and access to services? How is this affecting relationships between those who provide care and those who receive it?
The Datafication of Care and Technologies of Health Surveillance
Medicine and public health have always relied on the collection of large amounts of data. As new technologies expand this datafication, we explore the consequences for how people understand their digital and medical rights.
Care, Technology, and Community
Both online and off, technology can help people access and exchange health information, and engage in acts of reciprocal care without relying on experts or institutions. What does this mean for trust in both healthcare and technology, especially among vulnerable communities?
