Clinician perspectives about delivering a blended care treatment model for adolescent depression: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Availability of psychological services for adolescents cannot keep up with demand. Integrating digital interventions with face-to-face care into a blended model, an approach to treatment that incorporates the benefits of both digital and face-to-face therapy, may help address some access barriers by aiming to optimise treatment efficiency and effectiveness. This study explored mental health professionals' perspectives on incorporating a CBT-based app (ClearlyMe®) into their clinical practice with adolescents experiencing depression.

Methods

Semi-structured focus groups and interviews were conducted with 37 mental health professionals (psychologists, counsellors, social workers) working with adolescents in schools or private practices. ClearlyMe® is a self-directed

SUBMITTER: South AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639716 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature