Mental healthcare equity: case for data science investment.

Saunders, Rob; Suh, Jae Won; Lehmann, Brieuc; O'Driscoll, Ciarán · Br J Psychiatry · 2026

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Abstract

Data science has the potential to reduce widening inequalities in mental healthcare. We discuss developments and potential applications of data in mental health settings to support this goal. This includes ways to improve the collection of usable data, alongside supporting practitioners, researchers and service users to identify disparities and actionable insights.