Dr Christopher Cheok

Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Christopher Cheok is a senior consultant and Chief with the Department of Forensic Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health. He also leads the Singapore Prison Psychiatric Service. He was formerly the clinical lead of the National Addictions Management Service and Head of Psychological Medicine Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. He advises the Singapore Armed Forces on psychiatric policy and he is a medical assessor for the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. During his career with the Singapore Armed Forces, Dr Christopher Cheok has been the Commanding Officer of Medical Classification Centre, the Deputy Commander of the Military Medicine Institute and the Head of the Psychological Care Centre. He has served in peacekeeping missions in East Timor and in humanitarian relief missions during the Asian Tsunami. He has published 3 books on mental health and over 20 research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Track Title: Transforming Mental Health Services through Technology
Date: 16 July 2025, Wednesday
Time: 4.05 PM
Breakout Session: Track 1 – Digital Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Synopsis
The integration of technology into mental health services, including internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT), is transforming accessibility, efficiency, and personalization. Digital platforms, such as telehealth, mental health apps, and iCBT programs, remove geographical and social barriers, offering individuals immediate and structured support from the comfort of their homes. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence improveefficiency, while iCBT provides evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.  Together, these innovations redefine how we approach mental health care with empathy and precision.