The psychological treatment of mental health problems is beginning to undergo a sea-change driven by the widespread availability of digital technology. In this paper we provide an overview of the developments to date and those in the pipeline. We describe the various uses of digital interventions and consider their likely impact on clinical practice, clinical services and the global dissemination of psychological treatments. We note the importance of online clinics, blended treatment, digital assessment and digital training.
Journal article
Behav Res Ther
01/2017
88
19 - 25
Blended treatment, Digital health, Digital technology, Dissemination, Internet, Psychological treatment, Training, Humans, Internet, Mental Disorders, Teaching, Therapy, Computer-Assisted