Challenges of Using Technology for Individuals with Chronic Mental Health Conditions

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Challenges of Using Technology for Individuals with Chronic Mental Health Conditions

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of many people worldwide. Depressive symptoms and anxiety disorders have increased by 28% and 25%, respectively. The rapid digital transformation has offered both opportunities and risks for mental health. Albert Kim will share his insights on using digital technologies as a person with chronic mental health conditions and the challenges he faces. He will discuss how digital products and services need to be made with mental health awareness and accessibility in mind. How can we design technologies that support and empower everyone, especially those with chronic mental health conditions?

Albert Kim
Lead Consultant for Accessibility & Inclusive Design Title at AK Digital Accessibility Consulting

Pronouns: he/him

Albert Kim is an award-winning accessibility subject matter expert and public speaker who previously worked with Doordash, Intuit, ServiceNow, Korn Ferry, Siteimprove, and Fable. He is also the founder of Global Accessibility NextGen Initiative, a global community of future accessibility champions and leaders. Albert pioneered the Neurodiversity & Mental Health inclusion in digital accessibility and currently serves as an invited expert at W3C Cognitive and Learning Disabilities Task Force as well as Mental Health Sub-Group.

Albert Kim

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