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Online psychotherapy: trailblazing digital healthcare

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posted on 2023-06-09, 23:33 authored by Annabel McDonald, Jessica EcclesJessica Eccles, Sanaz Fallahkhair, Hugo CritchleyHugo Critchley
Advances in digital technology have a profound impact on conventional healthcare systems. We examine the trailblazing use of online interventions to enable autonomous psychological care which can greatly enhance individual- and population-level access to services. There is strong evidence supporting online cognitive–behavioural therapy and more engaging programmes are now appearing so as to reduce user ‘attrition’. The next generation of autonomous psychotherapy programmes will implement adaptive and personalised responses, moving beyond impersonalised advice on cognitive and behavioural techniques. This will be a more authentic form of psychotherapy that integrates therapy with the actual relationship experiences of the individual user.

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  • Published

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Journal

BJPsych Bulletin

ISSN

2056-4708

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Issue

2

Volume

44

Page range

60-66

Event location

England

Department affiliated with

  • BSMS Neuroscience Publications

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  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2021-04-12

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2021-04-12

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2021-04-10

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