# Cognitive Behavioral Therapy * **Definition:** A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, focusing on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and actions to improve mental health. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.2K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/19/2025 | [**Human therapists surpass ChatGPT in delivering cognitive behavioral therapy**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-human-therapists-surpass-chatgpt-cognitive.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/5/2025 | [**XRHealth Acquires Immersive, Digital Therapeutics Company RealizedCare, Creating the Largest AI-Driven Therapeutic XR Platform Globally**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/03/05/xrhealth-acquires-immersive-digital-therapeutics-company-realizedcare-creating-the-largest-ai-driven-therapeutic-xr-platform-globally/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 2/17/2025 | [**XRHealth Acquires Immersive, Digital Therapeutics Company RealizedCare, Creating the Largest AI-Driven Therapeutic XR Platform Globally**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250218507817/xrhealth-acquires-immersive-digital-therapeutics-company-realizedcare-creating-the-largest-ai-driven-therapeutic-xr-platform-globally) | [[Morningstar]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**Particle Health Certified for Surescripts Medication History for Populations**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250211767926/en/Particle-Health-Certified-for-Surescripts-Medication-History-for-Populations/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**Particle Health Certified for Surescripts Medication History for Populations**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250211767926/en/Particle-Health-Certified-for-Surescripts-Medication-History-for-Populations/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**Online Therapy Services Market to Grow by USD 64.09 Billion by 2029, Rising Smartphone Adoption and Preference for Online Services Boost Market, AI-Driven Report - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/online-therapy-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-64-09-billion-by-2029--rising-smartphone-adoption-and-preference-for-online-services-boost-market-ai-driven-report---technavio-302367721.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**Sleep Software Market to Hit USD 1,569.2 Million by 2030 with 10.1AGR - MarketsandMarkets™**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sleep-software-market-to-hit-usd-1-569-2-million-by-2030-with-10-1-cagr--marketsandmarkets-302364129.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**Sleep Software Market to Hit USD 1569.2 Million by 2030 with 10.1AGR**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sleep-software-market-hit-usd-153000839.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/27/2025 | [**Online Therapy Services Market to grow by USD 64.1 Billion (2025-2029), driven ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/online-therapy-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-64-1-billion-2025-2029-driven-by-smartphone-adoption-and-preference-for-online-services-ai-impact-explored---technavio-302360364.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**The Future of Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Key Trends for 2025 - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-digital-transformation-healthcare-key-trends-2025-6azqf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**Headspace Enhances Mental Health Offerings with Innovative Features**](https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/headspace-enhances-mental-health-offerings-with-innovative-features/) | [[Healthcare Technology Report]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**News on cognitive behavioral therapy**](https://medicalxpress.com/tags/cognitive+behavioral+therapy/) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Experts advocate for permanent sleep telehealth services to enhance patient care nationwide**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-experts-advocate-permanent-telehealth-patient.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**AASM urges permanent telehealth coverage for improved sleep care**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241216/AASM-urges-permanent-telehealth-coverage-for-improved-sleep-care.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**Get Well Earns 2024 Fierce Healthcare Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/get-well-earns-2024-fierce-healthcare-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-award-302325611.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**Get Well Earns 2024 Fierce Healthcare Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20241209ne74622/get-well-earns-2024-fierce-healthcare-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-award) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Ohio State Study Confirms Value of Virtual Care in Suicide Prevention - HealthLeaders**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/technology/ohio-state-study-confirms-value-virtual-care-suicide-prevention) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Hollywood Futurist Ted Schilowitz Joins Novobeing as Strategic Investor and Executive ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hollywood-futurist-ted-schilowitz-joins-novobeing-as-strategic-investor-and-executive-team-member-302321101.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Hollywood Futurist Ted Schilowitz Joins Novobeing as Strategic Investor and Executive ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20241203ne70266/hollywood-futurist-ted-schilowitz-joins-novobeing-as-strategic-investor-and-executive-team-member) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**Syra Health Launches Syrenity: An Evidence-Based App for Managing Common Mental ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/syra-health-launches-syrenity-an-evidence-based-app-for-managing-common-mental-health-conditions-302319270.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**First-ever randomized clinical trial uses video telehealth for suicide prevention**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-randomized-clinical-trial-video-telehealth.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**PursueCare Introduces RESET® and RESET-O®-FDA-Authorized Digital Therapeutics for Addiction Treatment**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241016147466/en/PursueCare-Introduces-RESET%C2%AE-and-RESET-O%C2%AE%E2%80%94FDA-Authorized-Digital-Therapeutics-for-Addiction-Treatment/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**PursueCare Introduces RESET® and RESET-O®-FDA-Authorized Digital Therapeutics for Addiction Treatment**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241016147466/pursuecare-introduces-reset-and-reset-ofda-authorized-digital-therapeutics-for-addiction-treatment) | [[Morningstar]] | | 9/10/2024 | [**Cognitive behavioral therapy boosts quality of life for young cancer patients**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240910/Cognitive-behavioral-therapy-boosts-quality-of-life-for-young-cancer-patients.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 6/26/2024 | [**Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240626/Tai-Chi-and-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-can-reduce-insomnia-inflammation-in-breast-cancer-survivors.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Learn to Live**: A provider of digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and clinician coaching aimed at addressing mental health challenges. - **Footprints to Recovery**: A mental health treatment provider offering individualized care using evidence-based therapies, including CBT. - **TELUS Health**: A healthcare provider offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) services integrated into employee wellness programs. - **Headspace**: A mental health platform that integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques and mindfulness practices to enhance user experience and provide personalized mental health care. - **Anao Zhang**: Co-author of a study highlighting the effectiveness of CBT for cancer patients. - **Lin Health**: Focuses on chronic pain management through digital interventions, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy. - **Concordia Researchers**: Conducted a pilot study on the effectiveness of CBTi combined with exercise for treating insomnia in individuals with COMISA. - **SilverCloud**: A digital mental health platform that offers evidence-based CBT programs. - **Sonia**: A startup offering an AI therapist accessible through an iOS app that provides cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. - **Journey**: A digital platform offering meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy to improve workplace mental health. - **CHESS Health**: Develops the Connections app that integrates CBT4CBT as part of its eRecovery solution for substance use disorders. - **PursueCare**: A provider of FDA-cleared prescription digital therapeutics, RESET and RESET-O, which offer self-directed CBT courses for substance use disorders. - **Weill Cornell Medicine**: A leading institution in medical education and research, involved in developing the Maya app for cognitive behavioral therapy. - **Noom Health**: A health company utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy to promote lifestyle changes for chronic disease prevention. - **NeuroFlow**: A digital mental health platform that provides cognitive behavioral therapy modules and collaborates with organizations like Magellan Health. - **Dr. Michael Irwin**: Lead author of a study comparing Tai Chi and CBT for insomnia in breast cancer survivors. - **Curio**: Offers MamaLift, a digital wellness tool for women focusing on managing stress and reducing postpartum depression through CBT. - **Claire M. Starling**: Lead researcher in a study demonstrating the effectiveness of an in-home, voice-activated CBT program for breast cancer survivors. - **ieso Digital Health**: A digital health company that utilizes AI-driven programs based on CBT principles to reduce anxiety symptoms. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Froedtert & MCW and SilverCloud**: Implemented a digital CBT program to empower patients to manage their mental health. - **University of Exeter**: Conducted a large-scale study across four countries testing a CBT app for preventing depression in young adults. - **Get Well and Canopy Children's Solutions**: Developed Canopy Anywhere, an AI-driven platform for youth mental health support through digital CBT. - **NeuroFlow and Magellan Health**: Partnership that resulted in a 24% reduction in depression and a 41% reduction in anxiety through digital CBT modules. - **Curio and Healthcare Providers**: Collaborating to enhance digital therapeutic offerings for postpartum depression and anxiety. - **Research Institutions and Digital Therapeutics Companies**: Engaging in studies to validate the effectiveness of CBT and digital interventions in various populations. - **Navitus Health Solutions and Learn to Live**: This partnership aims to provide clients with digital CBT and clinician coaching to enhance access to mental health services. - **Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Health Innovation Oxford**: Collaborating to evaluate the implementation of a digital therapeutic called CARE for major depressive disorder, aimed at supporting treatment beyond medication. - **MetLife and TELUS Health**: This collaboration integrates mental health support into MetLife's Paid Family Medical Leave program, offering CBT to employees. - **Hedonia and Quantify Remote Care**: Formed a strategic partnership to enhance access to mental health treatment through the Mood Bloom app, which utilizes cognitive methods to improve mental health outcomes. - **University of Bath and NHS**: Research collaboration showing that integrating smoking cessation support into NHS Talking Therapies improves quit rates for patients with depression and anxiety. - **Ellipsis Health and Ceras Health**: A partnership to integrate AI-powered voice biomarker technology into clinical monitoring for anxiety and depression. - **Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian**: Collaboration to develop the Maya app, which significantly reduces anxiety in young adults. - **PursueCare and Pear Therapeutics**: PursueCare acquired the digital therapeutics RESET and RESET-O from Pear Therapeutics, integrating them into its virtual treatment offerings. - **Otsuka and Click Therapeutics**: Collaborated to develop Rejoyn, a digital therapeutic for major depressive disorder. - **Lin Health and Mayo Clinic**: Partnering to enhance care transition support for patients completing the Fibromyalgia Treatment Program, focusing on at-home digital interventions. - **Lightyear Capital and CuraLinc Healthcare**: Strategic investment to enhance CuraLinc's mental health services. - **Magellan Health and Calm Health**: This partnership aims to improve workplace wellbeing by providing access to mental health resources through a digital platform. - **RealizedCare and XRHealth**: RealizedCare's acquisition by XRHealth enhances its therapeutic XR platform, integrating evidence-based methods for managing chronic pain and mental health. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)**: Advocated as a first-line treatment for insomnia, highlighting the need for increased access and training for healthcare providers. - **CBT4CBT**: A digital cognitive behavioral therapy program shown to be more effective than traditional CBT in promoting alcohol abstinence. - **Integrative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PG-CBT)**: Demonstrated greater effectiveness than present-centered therapy in treating prolonged grief disorder. - **CBT Apps**: Digital applications based on cognitive behavioral therapy have shown effectiveness in preventing depression among high-risk youth. - **VR-assisted CBT**: Integrates virtual reality technology into cognitive behavioral therapy, providing immersive experiences for patients to confront fears in a controlled environment. - **Telehealth for CBT**: Recent studies show that brief cognitive behavioral therapy delivered via video telehealth effectively reduces suicidal ideation and attempts among high-risk individuals. - **Evidence-Based Telehealth**: Studies show that brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) delivered via telehealth can significantly reduce suicide attempts. - **Headspace's CBT for Mood and Anxiety Program**: A three-week guided program utilizing CBT techniques to help users manage emotions, along with personalized care recommendations based on assessment tools. - **Maya App**: A self-guided CBT app that provides strategies and real-time feedback to manage anxiety, showing significant reductions in symptoms. - **Digital CBT Modules**: NeuroFlow's modules have shown significant effectiveness in reducing mental health issues in various populations. - **Digital Therapeutics**: The rise of FDA-cleared digital therapeutics like SleepioRx and DaylightRx, which utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. - **AI Integration**: Future research is focusing on incorporating AI into CBT interventions to enhance scalability and personalization. - **Teletherapy Growth**: The online therapy services market is expanding due to increased telehealth adoption and mental health awareness, with CBT being a key component. - **Telehealth**: In-person CBT is found to be more effective than virtual consultations, highlighting the importance of human connection in therapy. - **Guidelines for Cancer Fatigue**: New national guidelines recommend CBT among other therapies for alleviating fatigue in cancer patients. - **Growth of Online Therapy Services**: The online therapy services market is projected to grow significantly, with CBT being a major segment, driven by increased demand for mental health support post-COVID-19. - **AI in Behavioral Health**: Anticipated role of AI in enhancing access to mental health treatment, despite public skepticism. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Misunderstandings of CBT**: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often misunderstood in the context of medical illness, leading to myths that can negatively impact patient care. - **Digital Mental Health Tools**: While digital tools like CBT apps are promising, there are concerns about their accessibility and effectiveness compared to traditional therapy. - **Effectiveness Across Age Groups**: CBT shows significant benefits for patients under 40, but insufficient evidence for those aged 65 and older. - **Access to Treatment**: Despite the effectiveness of CBT, there are significant gaps in treatment availability, particularly for insomnia in Australia. - **Training for mental health providers**: Despite advancements in therapies like Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, providers lack adequate training to implement these treatments effectively. - **Effectiveness of Digital Solutions**: While digital tools like apps and platforms show promise, their effectiveness compared to traditional therapies remains a concern. - **Privacy Concerns**: The need for effective therapy delivery through digital platforms raises issues regarding patient confidentiality. - **Access to care**: The mental health crisis is exacerbated by limited access to care, societal stigma, and a shortage of therapists, prompting the need for innovative solutions. - **Ethical Implications of AI in Therapy**: The use of AI chatbots in therapy raises ethical questions regarding the therapeutic alliance and the effectiveness of AI as a substitute for human therapists. - **Clinical validation of AI tools**: Concerns persist regarding the efficacy and safety of AI-driven mental health applications, necessitating rigorous research and ethical considerations. - **Privacy Issues**: Concerns regarding patient data collection in online therapy services may deter users from seeking mental health support. - **Access to Care**: Barriers in accessing traditional mental health care persist, highlighting the need for effective digital solutions. - **Effectiveness of AI Tools**: Concerns exist about the potential for AI chatbots to mismanage sensitive situations, such as suicidal thoughts. - **FDA Approval Delays**: The FDA's rejection of MDMA for PTSD therapy highlights challenges in advancing new treatment options. - **Public Skepticism of AI**: Only 29% of Americans trust AI chatbots for reliable health information, raising concerns about the accuracy of AI in mental health. - **Insurance Coverage Gaps**: Many digital therapeutic options do not yet have insurance coverage, limiting accessibility for patients. - **Ethical Concerns with AI**: The use of AI in mental health raises issues regarding patient consent, data privacy, and the need for human oversight. - **Access to Mental Health Care**: Despite the rise in mental health issues, many individuals do not receive necessary treatment, highlighting a gap in care. - **Ethical Considerations**: The integration of technology raises ethical questions regarding patient privacy and the balance between innovation and human connection.