Health IT curbs barriers to mental health
Computer-based tools and other technology could help patients with mental health disorders overcome barriers to seeking treatment, according to a recent report by the California HealthCare Foundation.
The report, by health economist Jane Sarasohn- Kahn, notes that several barriers prevent people from seeking mental health care, such as:
Confusion about where to seek help;
Lack of insurance coverage;
Social stigma; and
Unwillingness to take psychoactive drugs.
The report states that computer-based cognitive therapy offers a low-cost, convenient alternative to traditional psychotherapy. It adds that computer-based therapy also could help people in underserved areas obtain access to mental health treatment.
According to the report, other IT tools that could aid in mental health treatment include:
Mobile health applications;
Online social networks;
Therapy-oriented games; and
Virtual reality programs.
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