Internet-delivered psychological treatment as an add-on to treatment as usual for common mental disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized trials

E-therapists’ views on the acceptability and feasibility of an internet-administered, guided, low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for parents of children treated for cancer: A qualitative study

“…78 For example, research suggested iCBT had little to no effect on improving PTSD symptoms in comparison with UC in regular healthcare. 79 , 80 However, as the evidence base for iCBT for PTSD is growing 80 future clinical modifications to EJDeR will include psychoeducation and psychological techniques designed to help parents manage PTSS. 81…”

Usage of unguided, guided, and blended care for depression offered in routine clinical care: Lessons learned

“…Digital mental health interventions have the potential to reach currently hard-to-reach populations because they can be accessed directly and anonymously; they also have the potential to increase the effectiveness of traditional face-to-face psychotherapy, for example, through blended treatment (the combination of face-to-face consultations with technological means such as apps or virtual reality ( Smith et al, 2023 ). Meta-analyses have demonstrated the effectiveness of digital mental health approaches ( Andersson et al, 2019 ; Grist et al, 2019 ; Hilty et al, 2016 ; Jonsson et al, 2023 ).…”

“…Studies have often found low levels of adherence to treatment, even in the context of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) ( Ebert et al, 2018 ). Furthermore, different meta-analyses have reported high dropout rates ( Andersson et al, 2019 ; Grist et al, 2019 ; Jonsson et al, 2023 ). For example, in a meta-analysis of 70 RCTs of smartphone-delivered self-help interventions, 24 % of the participants stopped using the app after 8 weeks, while 36 % of the participants had stopped using the app at the 12-week follow-up ( Linardon and Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, 2019 ).…”