Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of psychiatric illness

What is it about?

In this cover paper for CMAJ (Canada's oldest medical journal), my co-author and I consider iCBT (Internet-delivered CBT) for various mental disorders. We review the literature, with a focus on depression, anxiety and medical illness. We also look at some popular websites and apps, providing descriptions and ties to the literature.

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Why is it important?

There is more and more interest in iCBT as a possible way of offering patients a lower-cost form of an effective psychotherapy. Here we consider the larger literature in a clear and understandable way. Our principle finding: therapist-guided iCBT is far superior to non-therapist-guided.