Mobile technologies are transforming the way in which we interact with one another, access resources,
find information, and conduct business around the world. Harnessing the capabilities of mobile
technologies to support health care initiatives worldwide has developed into a new interdisciplinary
field called mobile health (mHealth). In the current paper, we review the penetration of mobile
technology in Asia, and consider the integration of mobile technologies into the study, diagnoses, and
treatment of mental disorders in the region. We outline how mHealth programs could improve mental
health literacy, provide greater access to mental health services, extend community-based outreach and
engagement, support self-management of illness, and regulate medication distribution. We end with a
consideration of the potential barriers and limitations of mHealth for mental health, including funding,
language and literacy barriers, power supply considerations, data security, and privacy issues.