Several new technologies that have emerged over the past year that can help
address a patient’s ongoing mental health needs. While most assessments and
initial treatments may still need to be completed by a clinician, there are
now additional tools patients can use to improve their mental health
between appointments.The digital therapeutics mentioned above are uniquely suited for providing
high quality ongoing mental health care. Increasingly some apps are able to
complete patient intakes and provide an initial diagnosis before a patient
ever meets with a provider. A traditional therapy method called
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been widely adopted and used in
digital therapeutics with significant success, when used alongside virtual
or in-person therapy, in helping patients change their behavior.
address a patient’s ongoing mental health needs. While most assessments and
initial treatments may still need to be completed by a clinician, there are
now additional tools patients can use to improve their mental health
between appointments.The digital therapeutics mentioned above are uniquely suited for providing
high quality ongoing mental health care. Increasingly some apps are able to
complete patient intakes and provide an initial diagnosis before a patient
ever meets with a provider. A traditional therapy method called
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been widely adopted and used in
digital therapeutics with significant success, when used alongside virtual
or in-person therapy, in helping patients change their behavior.
Another technology newly being utilized for mental health is the use of
video games. Just recently, the FDA authorized EndeavorRX, the first only
prescription video game designed to treat ADHD in children ages eight to
12. In clinical studies, 73 percent of participants reported an increased
ability to pay attention after just one month of treatment with zero
adverse side effects.
