Computer role-play therapy good for depression?

A computer role-play therapy is proving to be as good for depression as seeing a real therapist.

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12th May, 2012

E-therapy, cyber-therapy, virtual psychiatry – call it what you will, but technology is revolutionising mental health treatment. For some years, a number of online therapies have been gaining traction with adults suffering from anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress syndrome, and these treatments can be delivered at a fraction of the cost of a real therapist. So, it was only a matter of time before psychologists looked to develop technological interventions aimed at young people. University of Auckland researchers are helping lead the way, having developed a therapeutic tool in ...

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