Using the Online Psychotherapy Tool to Address Mental Health Problems in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for an Electronically Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The considerable rise of mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on the public health sector and economy. To meet the overwhelming and growing demand for mental health care, innovative approaches must be employed to significantly expand mental health care delivery capacity. Although it is not feasible to increase the number of mental health care providers or hours they work in the short term, improving their time efficiency may be a viable solution. Virtually and digitally delivering psychotherapy, which has been shown to be efficient and clinically effective, might be a good method for addressing this growing demand.

Objective

This research protocol aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of using an online, digital

SUBMITTER: Alavi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7752186 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature