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Eric Kuhn1, Haijing W Hallenbeck1, Jason E Owen2
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA; VA National Center for PTSD, VA Palo Alto Heath Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Abstract:
This article presents a review of examples of digital mental health technology (DMHT) for assessing and treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including research supporting these innovative solutions. Tools for assessing PTSD are reviewed, including digital administration of self-report measures, ecological momentary assessment methods, personal sensing, electronic medical record and other naturalistic data sources, and emerging digital assessment tools. Next, DMHTs for PTSD treatment are reviewed, including Internet-based interventions, mobile mental health apps, virtual reality therapy, and several emerging digital interventions. DMHT applications for PTSD have demonstrated promise in research and are beginning to be used in clinical practice.
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