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Computer-assisted psychological assessment and psychotherapy for collegians
Martin Heesacker1, Caroline Perez2, Molly S Quinn3
1Department of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 3, 2019
Summary
Computer-assisted psychological assessment and therapy are effective for college students. Digital tools can overcome challenges in mental health service delivery for this population.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Digital Health
- Higher Education
Background:
- College students face unique mental health challenges.
- Traditional mental health services often struggle to meet student needs.
- Digital interventions offer a scalable solution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review research on computerized and computer-assisted psychological assessment and psychotherapy for college students.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of digital mental health tools in higher education.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of published outcome research.
- Inclusion of individual clinical trials and related studies.
- Analysis of reviews of closely-related research.
Main Results:
- Computer-assisted assessment and psychotherapy demonstrate effectiveness in college student populations.
- Interventions show success across diverse samples, nations, and presenting concerns.
Conclusions:
- Digital technologies can address key challenges in student mental health service delivery.
- These include cost, resource limitations, help-seeking barriers, and treatment effectiveness tracking.
- Technology enables data-driven treatment selection and improved outcomes.
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