On behalf of the newly opened Department of Digital and Blended Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital Basel's Psychosomatics department, we cordially invite you to our symposium entitled «Navigating the Future of Mental Health Care: The Role of Digital Innovations and Generative Artificial Intelligence». This event is designed to explore the expanding horizon of digital and blended approaches in mental health care, focusing on the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) within psychotherapeutic and psychosomatic medicine practices. Our symposium aims to delineate the boundaries and unlock the potential opportunities that these innovations present, fostering a comprehensive dialogue on their responsible integration into clinical settings.

During the symposium, through keynote presentations and a panel discussion, we will embark on a journey through the current landscape of digital innovations in mental health and share success stories of their integration into clinical practice. We will dive into the transformative potential of generative AI and LLMs in mental health care, addressing both the promise they hold for enhancing therapeutic outcomes and the ethical considerations they raise.

An overarching theme of the symposium will be bridging the gap between technological innovation and clinical application in the context of evidence-based care. Through insights from cutting-edge research and practical strategies for adoption, we aim to facilitate the translation of digital advancements into valuable therapeutic tools. Looking towards the future, responsible, and sustainable AI use in mental health, we will contemplate the development and deployment of AI technologies and engage in an exchange to discuss the long-term impacts of these innovations on mental health care. With this symposium, we want to offer a unique opportunity for clinicians, researchers, technologists, and policymakers to come together and chart a course for the future of mental health care in the digital age. By addressing the challenges and anticipating the future of digital and AI-driven innovations, we aim to foster a mental health care landscape that is accessible, effective, and responsible. Join us in exploring the boundaries and opportunities that lie ahead in the realm of digital and blended psychosomatics and psychotherapy.

Recognition as continuing education at SAPPM and SGPP (3 credit points).

This symposium is kindly supported by Hasler Stiftung.

If you have any questions concerning the symposium, please feel free to contact us: blended-psychosomatics@usb.ch.

We cordially invite you to participate in our symposium, either in person or online via Zoom.

Online participation: To register for online participation via Zoom, kindly complete the Zoom registration form. You will then receive a respective Zoom link for the day of the symposium. 

In person: For those opting for in-person attendance, please note that we have a maximum capacity of approx. 60 spaces available. Once all spaces are filled, a waiting list will be established. To secure your spot for in-person participation, kindly complete the online registration form below. Should you find yourself unable to attend after registering for in-person attendance, we kindly request that you inform us as soon as possible so that we may offer the spot to another participant. Thank you for your cooperation.