Digital technology for treating and preventing mental disorders in low-income and middle-income countries: a narrative review of the literature

2017Naslund, Aschbrenner, Bartels et.al,

"Few individuals living with mental disorders around the globe have access to mental health care, yet most have access to a mobile phone. Digital technology holds promise for improving access to, and quality of, mental health care. We reviewed evidence on the use of mobile, online, and other remote technologies for treatment and prevention of mental disorders in low-income and middle-income countries. Of the 49 studies identified, most were preliminary evaluations of feasibility and acceptability. The findings were promising, showing the potential effectiveness of online, text-messaging, and telephone support interventions.”  

Key wordsDigital technology / psychosocial intervention / therapy

CountriesGlobal