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Digital mental health tools available and helpful for young people and adults
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Digital mental health tools available and helpful for young people and adults
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 01:00 AM

MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health issues – especially depression and anxiety – are among the leading reasons for GP visits, but, in a 15-minute consultation, addressing these significant issues can be difficult. Digital mental health tools offer an evidence-backed alternative, or supplemental, therapy for some patients
Key points
Digital mental health tools are emerging as a new and effective way to deliver therapy to patients.
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