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Technology in all its forms has become a fundamental part of how we live our lives. Yet its value has still to be fully explored within the substance misuse sector. Why is there such reluctance and what benefits can it bring?

This presentation will attempt to bust some of the myths around who uses technology and explore how being online can support and sustain long-term recovery.

Dr Denise Meyer developed the award-winning Students Against Depression website, and has managed its growth as a trusted resource for students and those helping them (as well as many non students) over its 10 year history.

In this interview Denise will talk about how the project has responded to evidence about how to make self-help more helpful, and about recent developments to make it easier for therapists and other support workers to use the site for structured guided self-help.

Exploring a trusted resource for supporting young people affected by low mood, depression or suicidal thinking.

Dr Kate Anthony, FBACP, will look at why people turn to digital environments to seek help with their particular issues.

She will look at the central themes of how people interact online, such as: issues of shame & embarrassment; inability to seek help elsewhere; the Disinhibition Effect (both the positive and negative effects); a sense of belonging to a community; and for when in crisis.

The opportunity to work online therapeutically opens the door on supporting new clients groups (such as deaf and deafened, housebound, those with issues of shame , those with autism) as well as offering a wider range of formats for providing online therapy.

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