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  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Digital Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Psychotherapy access is limited by various barriers, despite its proven benefits.
  • Short Message Service (SMS) texting and web platforms offer a novel solution for delivering therapy directly to clients.
  • Mobile-enabled text therapy aims to overcome traditional access challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and external validity of text therapy outcomes.
  • To extend findings to include mobile-enabled asynchronous text platforms.
  • To assess treatment acceptability, including satisfaction, affordability, and convenience.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot trial using a feasibility study design with 57 adult participants seeking text therapy.
  • Clinical outcomes measured using the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) over 15 weeks.
  • Therapeutic alliance assessed via the Working Alliance Inventory; treatment acceptability rated on satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • Evidence of intervention effectiveness shown by a significant reduction in symptoms (Cohen's d = 1.3).
  • Nearly half (46%) of participants achieved clinically significant symptom remission.
  • High satisfaction reported for affordability, convenience, and effectiveness, with significantly reduced costs and wait times compared to traditional therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile-enabled asynchronous text therapy is an acceptable and clinically effective treatment modality.
  • This approach benefits individuals with diverse diagnoses and psychological distress.
  • Text therapy presents a viable, cost-effective alternative to traditional psychotherapy, enhancing accessibility.