Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 29, 2026
06:01
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers
Published on: November 9, 2019
8.7K
Internet-Delivered Psychological Treatments
1Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Campus Valla, Linköping SE-581 83, Sweden;
Annual Review of Clinical Psychology
|December 15, 2015
Summary
Therapist-guided Internet treatments are effective for many conditions, comparable to in-person therapy. These digital mental health solutions offer sustained improvements and may be cost-effective, though wider adoption is needed.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Digital Health
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Significant advancements in Internet-delivered psychological treatments over 15 years.
- Over 100 controlled trials demonstrate efficacy for various psychiatric and somatic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress and effectiveness of therapist-guided Internet treatments.
- To highlight the components and outcomes of digital psychological interventions.
- To encourage the integration of modern information technology in clinical psychology.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of findings from over 100 controlled trials.
- Analysis of requirements for secure web platforms, assessment, content delivery, and therapist roles.
- Comparison of Internet-delivered treatments with face-to-face therapy.
Main Results:
- Therapist-guided Internet treatments are effective for a broad range of conditions.
- These digital interventions demonstrate efficacy comparable to face-to-face therapy.
- Sustained improvements and potential cost-effectiveness are noted.
Conclusions:
- Internet-delivered psychological treatments are evidence-based and effective.
- Clinical psychologists should consider incorporating digital tools and programs.
- Face-to-face therapy remains essential for specific client needs.
Related Concept Videos
01:24Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders
920
Treatment approaches for psychological disorders fall into three main categories: psychological, biological, and sociocultural. Each approach targets different aspects of mental health, requiring varying levels of education and training.
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
920
01:25Interpersonal Psychotherapy
567
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a structured, time-limited therapeutic approach initially developed to treat depression. It integrates key concepts from psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, making it a uniquely eclectic framework. The therapy is rooted in the interpersonal theories of Adolph Meyer and Harry Stack Sullivan, as well as John Bowlby's attachment theory, and focuses on the interplay between interpersonal relationships and emotional well-being.
567
01:29Psychodynamic Therapy
867
Psychodynamic therapies emphasize the exploration of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences as fundamental contributors to psychological difficulties. These therapies, deeply rooted in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, aim to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts, granting individuals insights that promote emotional and behavioral healing. Contemporary psychodynamic approaches have evolved, integrating a broader range of influences and methodologies while still valuing the...
867
01:28Psychotherapy
650
Psychotherapy is a versatile, nonmedical approach aimed at helping individuals address emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal issues to enhance their overall well-being. It can involve one-on-one sessions, couples counseling, or small group discussions with a therapist. The therapeutic process includes various techniques such as open discussion, interpretation of thoughts and behaviors, active listening, positive reinforcement, and role modeling. Psychotherapy aims to support individuals in...
650
01:25Cognitive Therapy
1.4K
Cognitive therapy, pioneered by Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, is a structured approach to addressing psychological distress by focusing on the influence of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. All cognitive therapies involve the basic assumption that human beings have control over their feelings, and that how individuals feel about something depends on how they think about it. Unlike psychoanalytic methods that delve into unconscious processes or humanistic approaches emphasizing...
1.4K
01:24Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
650
Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are grounded in the belief that our thoughts profoundly influence our emotions and actions. Advocates of CBT emphasize three core assumptions: first, that cognitions are identifiable and measurable; second, that they are central to psychological functioning; and third, that irrational or maladaptive beliefs can be replaced with rational and adaptive ones. This transformative approach to therapy has paved the way for specific models such as Albert...
650