Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the few forms of psychotherapy that has been scientifically tested and is shown to be effective in hundreds of clinical trials for many different conditions. So how can this quality, evidence-based psychotherapy be more broadly available and at a much lower cost than face-to-face psychotherapy? The answer is digital or internet-based CBT (i-CBT). There is a significant body of research and evidence that shows versions of CBT can be effectively delivered via the internet or a mobile app. I-CBT also tackles the issue of accessibility, removing the need to travel to a scheduled appointment, and provides overall flexibility to patients as they are in control of when and where they access the programs. It is also more cost effective than face-to-face visits stretching the dollar while still offering quality and evidence-based care. |