Sasha Danilina is encouraged by the results of the first systematic review with meta-analysis of serious games for mental health, which asks: are they accessible, feasible and effective?
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For: internet-based treatmentInsomnia, paranoia and hallucinations: Sleepio CBTi at the OASIS
Jack Barton publishes his debut elf blog on the huge OASIS randomised controlled trial, which explores the effects that improved sleep can have on our mental health.
[read the full story...]cCBT for people with learning disabilities: Pesky gNATs #MHNR2017
Leen Vereenooghe presents the results of an RCT of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy for people with learning disabilities, featuring the computer game “Pesky gNATs: The Feel Good Island”.
[read the full story...]iCBT for OCD in young people: study suggests it’s cost-effective, but more research needed
Alastair Canaway on a recent RCT that looks at the cost-effectiveness of therapist-guided internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for paediatric obsessive–compulsive disorder.
[read the full story...]Ecological momentary interventions: smartphones have changed everything and here’s how digital mental health might begin to catch up
Mark Brown is feeling positive about the digital future on mental health after reviewing a new paper about ecological momentary interventions for depression and anxiety.
[read the full story...]Guided self help and cCBT for OCD: OCTET finds low adherence and uncertain fidelity
Alan Underwood reports on the new OCTET trial published last week, which fails to find any support for the use of low-intensity guided self-help or computerised CBT for people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
[read the full story...]Digital interventions for PTSD: meta-analysis suggests they may reduce symptoms
Jazz Croft publishes her debut elf blog on a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of digital interventions to treat the symptoms of post traumatic stress.
[read the full story...]Digital interventions for stress: do they live up to their alleged potential?
Josefien Breedvelt is encouraged by the findings of a recent systematic review of Internet-based and computer-based interventions for stress, which provides a positive case for offering stress management on a large scale.
[read the full story...]Exercise and iCBT for depression: how do ‘alternative’ treatments compare to usual care?
Bethan Davies publishes her debut blog on a recent Swedish RCT of exercise and internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy for depression.
[read the full story...]Digital technology for mental health: asking the right questions #DigitalMHQ
Please take 10 mins to participate in this important mental health survey #DigitalMHQ. It’s your chance to suggest research ideas about digital technology for mental health.
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