Holly Kuhl

And it's not just about language.

It's about what's not said.

It's about observation of that individual and

and recognising and picking up on nuances of pauses in language or how a person is presenting is a massive component of somebody's mental state.

And I just don't know whether or not users understand that something like that could actually cause more harm than good if it's not well evidenced.

and proven as safe and effective in those moments of acute distress.

So I think more is needed to help the population and to help healthcare professionals understand that these technologies are available.

I think actually everybody knows that they are available, but which ones are going to be most helpful in those moments?

So I think the next priority for healthcare professionals

not only for the project, so for the Welcome Funded project that I'm working on, but also for the healthcare system, is to ensure that we prioritise education and understanding around these technologies to empower users to make an informed choice.