The psychosocial intervention with IT technology for psychiatry patients

Abstract

Psychosocial intervention is indispensable for psychiatry patients, but few patients are treated adequately. Training for psychosocial intervention also requires a significant amount of time and money. Technology-based intervention is more likely to reduce the cost. In this paper, meta-analyses showed mild to moderate efficacy in insomnia, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder and depression. However, there are some concerns about adherence and long-term effects. We discussed the necessity for further study of technology-based psychosocial intervention and how to implement said intervention in japan.