In statistics reported by the National Institutes of Health, approximately 9.5% of American adults will suffer from a depressive illness each year. Most people with mental health concerns fail to receive timely access to adequate care or have difficulty getting access to treatment. Is it possible to alleviate some or most of their needs through digital intervention? Joaquin Anguera is one of several researchers studying mobile technology (smartphones and surface pad apps) as a tool for mental health care. In studies of depression among older adults, underserved populations and individuals with cognitive deficits, positive outcomes have been documented. Learn how innovative approaches, especially those involving everyday digital technology, may be used to help alleviate the deficit of mental health care in our nation.