Addressing the Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Healthtech in Education: Insights From Japan.

ABSTRACT: The increasing application of health technology (healthtech) in educational settings, particularly for monitoring students' mental health, has garnered significant attention. These technologies, which range from wearable devices to digital mental health screenings, offer new opportunities for enhancing student well-being and strengthening support systems. Numerous studies have explored the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSIs) of healthtech in the field of psychiatry, highlighting its potential benefits while also acknowledging the inherent complexities and risks that demand careful consideration. However, the ELSIs related to the use of healthtech in educational settings remain largely overlooked and insufficiently addressed. This study provides an overview of items that should be con

SUBMITTER: Sumiya M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317288 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature