CONTENTS
(1) Introduction to this page
(2) Research
(3) Examples of technology-assisted psychotherapy - Available in the US
(4) Examples of technology-assisted psychotherapy - Available elsewhere
(1) Introduction to this page
I am interested in the how technology can be used in mental health care, including computer-based programs that deliver psychotherapy. These programs are designed to either supplement or replace traditional psychotherapy, and have the potential of greatly expanding the availability of psychotherapy. Below you will find some of the latest research in this area, and links to examples of computer-based psychotherapy.
(2) Research
Andrews G, Cuijpers P, Craske MG, McEvoy P, Titov N. Computer therapy for the anxiety and depressive disorders is effective, acceptable and practical health care: a meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2010 Oct 13;5(10):e13196.
References on internet-assisted therapy & counseling
(3) Examples of computer-based psychotherapy - Available in the US
Please note that I am providing these links for informational purposes only, and this does not necessarily indicate my endorsement of these programs.
Evolution Health Systems: Alcohol Help Center, Healthy Weight Center, Stop Smoking Center, Depression Center, Panic Center. These programs are available for free.
Good Days Ahead: The Interactive Program for Depression & Anxiety
Living Life to the Full: Developed by Chris Williams, MD.
MoodGym: For depression. Developed by the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University.
(4) Examples of technology-assisted psychotherapy - Available elsewhere
Beating the Blues: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression, developed by Ultrasis (UK). This program is available for free to the British public through the British National Health Service. It is not available in the US.
Cope: For depression and stress. Developed by CCBT Limited (UK). It is not available in the US.
Fear Fighter: For the treatment of panic and phobia. Developed by CCBT Limited (UK). This program is available for free to the British public through the British National Health Service. It is not available in the US.
OC Fighter (formerly BTSteps): For OCD. Developed by CCBT Limited (UK). Not currently available to the public.
Serenity Programme (CBT @ Home): UK.
Ultrasis Interactive Healthcare (UK): Developers of Beating the Blues, Tension Taker, and other online interactive mental health programs.