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Published Online: 24 April 2020

Computer-Assisted CBT and Mobile Apps for Depression: Assessment and Integration Into Clinical Care

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A surge in the development of computer-assisted cognitive-behavioral therapy (CCBT) and mobile apps for depression has provided many tools with potential for enhancing treatment delivery. This article assesses progress in evaluation and implementation of CCBT and mobile apps for depression, with a focus on providing practical information on clinical applications. Advantage and disadvantages of these technologies are identified, outcome research is reviewed, and recommendations are made for clinical use. With increasing use of computer technology in everyday life, it is likely that clinicians and patients will pursue opportunities to employ computer tools in treatment for depression.

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Published in print: Spring 2020
Published online: 24 April 2020

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  1. Computer-assisted cognitive-behavioral therapy
  2. Cognitive-behavioral therapy Mobile applications
  3. Depression

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Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D. [email protected]
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky (Wright); Johnson Depression Center, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (Mishkind).
Matthew Mishkind, Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky (Wright); Johnson Depression Center, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (Mishkind).

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Dr. Wright is an author of the Good Days Ahead program and has an equity interest in Empower Interactive and Mindstreet, developers and distributors of the program. He receives no income from program sales. He also reports receipt of book royalties from American Psychiatric Press, Inc., Guilford Press, and Simon and Schuster and receipt of grant support from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Oticon Foundation. Dr. Mishkind reports receipt of payments for service on an advisory board for Meta Pro.

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