Therapy gets digital: study tests if reading your texts boosts mental health
NCT ID NCT03712267
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether therapists looking at patients' electronic messages (like texts and emails) during sessions could improve care. About 110 adults with anxiety or depression took part. The goal was to see if this approach helps patients feel better and strengthens their bond with the therapist.
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McLean Hospital
Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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