Digital Interventions to Enhance Readiness for Psychological Therapy: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological therapy is an effective treatment method for mental illness; however, many people with mental illness do not seek treatment or drop out of treatment early. Increasing client uptake and engagement in therapy is key to addressing the escalating global problem of mental illness. Attitudinal barriers, such as a lack of motivation, are a leading cause of low engagement in therapy. Digital interventions to increase motivation and readiness for change hold promise as accessible and scalable solutions; however, little is known about the range of interventions being used and their feasibility as a means to increase engagement with therapy.

Objective

This review aimed to define the emerging field of digital interventions to enhance readiness for psychological

SUBMITTER: Jardine J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9472056 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature