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How Digital Therapy Revolutionizes Mental Health Care: Key Takeaways from Recent Research

How Digital Therapy Revolutionizes Mental Health Care: Key Takeaways from Recent Research

The growing prevalence of anxiety and depression, especially among young adults, has created an urgent need for scalable and effective mental health care solutions. A recent study titled A Novel and Integrated Digitally Supported System of Care for Depression and Anxiety: Findings From an Open Trial sheds light on how digital therapy can revolutionize mental health care. This blog explores the key findings and their implications for practitioners.

What is the STAND System?

The Screening and Treatment for Anxiety and Depression (STAND) system is an innovative model designed to address the mental health needs of a large population through digital means. It employs a stratified stepped care approach, where individuals are triaged based on symptom severity and continuously monitored to adapt the level of care as needed.

Key Components of the STAND System:

Research Findings

The study involved nearly 5000 university students, with 516 receiving care. The outcomes were promising across all tiers of the STAND system:

Implications for Practitioners

For school therapists and special education directors, the STAND system offers a scalable, data-driven approach to mental health care that can be integrated into existing frameworks. Here’s how you can leverage these findings:

1. Implement Digital Assessments

Adopt digital tools for initial assessments and continuous monitoring. This not only saves time but also provides real-time data to inform treatment decisions.

2. Utilize Tiered Care Models

Consider a tiered approach to care, where students are matched to the appropriate level of intervention based on their symptom severity. This ensures that resources are allocated efficiently.

3. Focus on Continuous Monitoring

Regularly monitor students’ symptoms to adapt care dynamically. This proactive approach can prevent symptom escalation and improve outcomes.

4. Prioritize Suicide Risk Management

Incorporate frequent and real-time suicide risk assessments into your practice. Digital tools can enhance self-disclosure and allow for timely interventions.

Encouraging Further Research

The preliminary success of the STAND system underscores the importance of ongoing research and innovation in digital mental health care. Practitioners are encouraged to stay updated with the latest advancements and consider participating in further studies to refine and improve these models.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: A Novel and Integrated Digitally Supported System of Care for Depression and Anxiety: Findings From an Open Trial


Citation: Torous, J., Ghosh, A., Locke, S., Wolitzky-Taylor, K., LeBeau, R., Arnaudova, I., Barnes-Horowitz, N., Gong-Guy, E., Fears, S., Congdon, E., Freimer, N., & Craske, M. (2023). A Novel and Integrated Digitally Supported System of Care for Depression and Anxiety: Findings From an Open Trial. JMIR Mental Health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10407647/?report=classic
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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