The opening of the conference on mental health and addictions at the Madrid Health Service has brought together prominent figures from the health sector. Among them, the female doctor. Mercedes Navío, Executive Director of Hospitals and Coordinator of the Regional Office for Mental Health Coordination, accompanied by Dr. Marisa Palacios, Director of Continuity of Care; Laura Clavero, Deputy Director of Nursing; and the doctor. Ángela Ibáñez, head of the Psychiatry Service.
The event focused its attention on the future of mental health, a topic that the doctor passionately addressed. Ibáñez. In a world where technological advances redefine the treatment of various pathologies, the specialist highlighted the importance of maintaining an essential human connection in the therapeutic process, emphasizing active listening and shared responsibility.
A highlight of the conference was the analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) in the clinical field. The experts debated the opportunities and dangers of AI, addressing its impact on therapeutic relationships and the potential inequalities arising from the digital divide. Additionally, AI tools applicable in clinical, administrative, and educational contexts were presented.
The speakers also explored the ethical and rights-related challenges that arise with changes in mental health care. The discussion focused on how to professionalize and humanize care, ensuring respect for patients' personal decisions.
This event stood out for the diversity of its attendees, with the participation of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and academics from institutions such as the Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Gregorio Marañón, La Paz, Jiménez Díaz Foundation, and others. The collaboration also extended to organizations and universities, including the Mundo Bipolar Foundation, the Biomedical Research Institute of Salamanca, the Complutense University of Madrid, and the University of Almería.
These sessions not only offered a platform for discussion and the exchange of ideas, but also underscored the importance of a collaborative and ethical approach to the treatment of mental health in the digital age.
