Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: • Depression is one of the most prevalent and costly mental health issues worldwide. • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been a long-standing treatment for patients with depression. CBT has been proven to reduce or eliminate depression symptoms while increasing quality of life. • Due to lack of access to care and a deficiency of mental health providers throughout the United States, the frequent and lengthy visits that are required for traditional CBT may not be an option. • The use of internet based CBT has been studied as an alternative to traditional therapy and may serve to fill a gap in current care. • This review of literature examined the use of internet based forms of CBT in patients ages 18 and older. • Internet based forms reviewed included videoconferencing, computer based therapy and smartphone applications. • Current research was examined to determine the safety of internet based CBT and compare the cost and outcomes to in- person therapy.
Author: Togan Cottrell
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2959071012