Data Science for Mental Health (DS4MH) @ The Alan Turing Institute
About Us
The vision for this interest group is to kick-start one or more projects using contemporary data science and multi-modal data for mental health to provide insight and benefit for individuals, clinicians, and contribute to fundamental research in mental health (including dementia) as well as the data science methodology. It aims to provide an informal bridge between clinicians, charities, and data owners (like CRIS, UKDP, and Biobank) and data science researchers to stimulate and align cutting edge research in this area.
Events
Meetings
We organise monthly meetings (including half-an-hour long invited talks) at the Turing. Meetings are organised and moderated by Iqra Ali and Yue Wu. Please join our mailing list for more updated information.
As a part of AI UK Fringe, we jointly organised a hybrid event with the NLP interest group on AI for Mental Health Monitoring on 28th March 2024.
See here for our previous talks.
Upcoming Events
Meetings
| Date | Time | Presenter | Title |
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| 2025.12.04 | 15:00 | Introduction | |
| 15:05 | Professor Elvira Perez Vallejos (University of Nottingham) |
Towards Responsible Death Tech: Designing for Dignity, Safety, and Emotional Resilience
The incorporation of digital technologies into end-of-life practices—often conceptualised under the term 'Death Tech'—is fundamentally reconfiguring how mortality is understood and navigated by individuals, families, and societies in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). This presentation explores the intersection of digital wellbeing, online safety and responsible AI within this emerging domain. We examine how platforms and tools designed for memorialisation, grief support, and posthumous data management raise critical questions about privacy, consent, and emotional resilience. Drawing on principles of Responsible Research and Innovation, the session highlights risks such as digital exploitation, misinformation, and psychological harm, alongside opportunities for compassionate design and inclusive practices. By analysing real-world examples and ethical frameworks, we aim to provide actionable insights for researchers, developers, and policymakers to ensure that Death Tech promotes dignity, security, and wellbeing for all stakeholders. |
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| 15:50 | After talks discussion |