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Natalie Delgado1, Katherine McCalla1, Atara Siegel1
1Center for Developmental Behavioral Health, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Anxiety disorders can emerge across the lifespan, causing significant distress and impairment. Although evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy exist for anxiety disorders, several challenges exist when implementing these treatments in clinical practice that can impede treatment accessibility and/or effectiveness. Fortunately, several technological advancements have resulted in considerable innovative solutions. Here, we examine the evidence for augmenting evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders using: (1) telehealth/telemedicine; (2) digital mental health interventions and mobile health applications; and (3) virtual reality, extended reality, and/or augmented reality. Despite the considerable promise of technological augmentation of evidence-based treatment, further research and technological advancements are needed.
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