Online psychotherapy: trailblazing digital healthcare

Jinny Mcdonald; Jessica Eccles; Sanaz Fallahkhair; Hugo Critchley

doi:10.1192/bjb.2019.66

Online psychotherapy: trailblazing digital healthcare

Jinny Mcdonald, Jessica Eccles, Sanaz Fallahkhair, Hugo Critchley

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Abstract

Advances in digital technology have a profound impact on conventional healthcare systems. We examine the trailblazing use of online interventions to enable autonomous psychological care which can greatly enhance individual- and population-level access to services. There is strong evidence supporting online cognitive–behavioural therapy and more engaging programmes are now appearing so as to reduce user ‘attrition’. The next generation of autonomous psychotherapy programmes will implement adaptive and personalised responses, moving beyond impersonalised advice on cognitive and behavioural techniques. This will be a more authentic form of psychotherapy that integrates therapy with the actual relationship experiences of the individual user.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-7
Number of pages	7
Journal	BJPsych Bulletin
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2019.66
Publication status	Published - 7 Oct 2019

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Sanaz Fallahkhair
- S.Fallahkhairbrighton.acuk
- School of Arch, Tech and Eng - Principal Lecturer
- Computing and Mathematical Sciences Research and Enterprise Group
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