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Technology Matters: Online Support and Intervention (OSI) for child anxiety problems – an example of the journey from research to practice

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Childhood anxiety problems are prevalent and impairing, yet many children are unable to access evidence-based treatment (i.e. cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT). Digitally augmented psychological interventions represent one way to help increase access to CBT for children with mental health problems, as these interventions can substantially reduce the amount of therapist time required to deliver the intervention, as well as bringing a range of other potential advantages for therapists and families. Online Support and Intervention (OSI) is an example of a brief digitally augmented, therapist-supported, parent-led CBT intervention for child anxiety problems that is now being commissioned and delivered in child mental health services. This article outlines the journey of OSI from research to implementation into routine clinical practice and highlights key considerations for translating digitally augmented mental health interventions into routine care in child mental health services.

Source: Child and Adolescent Mental Health

DOI: 10.1111/camh.12775

Authors: Chloe Chessell, Rachel Evans, Cathy Creswell

Institution: University of Oxford

Language: English

Topic: Digital Mental Health Interventions

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,520