Digital Mental Health Treatments for Depression.
Depression leads to a significant societal burden worldwide, yet most individuals affected lack adequate care. Digital mental health treatments (DMHTs) offer evidence-based, accessible interventions via websites, text messaging, virtual reality, and mobile apps, among other technologies. Studies demonstrate DMHT effectiveness, often comparable to traditional therapies, with high treatment acceptability and satisfaction. Key challenges include poor engagement, high attrition, and limited integration into routine care. Despite these barriers, innovations such as human support, improved reimbursement practices, patient-treatment matching strategies, and emerging AI-driven tools promise to broaden DMHTs' impact and position these programs as a frontline treatment option for depression globally.