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Adrienne Lapidos1,2,3, Sagar V Parikh1,2
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
Journal of Psychiatric Practice
|October 2, 2024
Summary
Psychotherapy access is limited by provider shortages. A therapist-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) website, Good Days Ahead, was piloted in an academic medical center to improve patient access to mental health services.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Psychiatry
- Digital Therapeutics
Background:
- Psychotherapy is a scarce resource due to provider shortages, leading to long waitlists and delayed patient access.
- Timely access to mental health services is crucial for effective treatment outcomes.
- Traditional psychotherapy models face challenges in meeting patient demand.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot the use of a therapist-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) website in routine clinical practice.
- To evaluate the feasibility and integration of digital mental health tools in an academic medical center outpatient clinic.
- To explore the benefits and challenges of implementing a blended care model combining online CBT with in-person therapy.
Main Methods:
- A therapist-guided CBT website, "Good Days Ahead," was implemented in an academic medical center's outpatient clinic.
- The website was integrated into routine clinical practice to supplement traditional psychotherapy.
- Clinicians and patients engaged with the digital platform as part of their treatment.
Main Results:
- The pilot study provided insights into the practical application of a therapist-guided digital CBT tool.
- Preliminary observations suggest potential benefits in augmenting traditional therapy.
- Challenges related to implementation and integration were identified.
Conclusions:
- Therapist-guided digital CBT platforms offer a potential avenue to address psychotherapy scarcity.
- Integrating online resources into clinical practice requires careful consideration of benefits and challenges.
- Further research is warranted to optimize the use of digital tools for mental health care delivery.
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