Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jun 2017
New programme will assess how digital therapies can help treat anxiety and depression
19 June 2017 - NICE is to start assessing new digital therapies that will help treat more people with anxiety and depression.
Guided self-help, which can track people’s mood or advise on breathing exercises for example, is recommended by NICE guidance to help treat mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
As part of NHS England’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme, NICE has been asked to assess digital applications or computer programmes, which will sit alongside face-to-face therapy.
