Prescription Digital Therapeutics For Mental Health: What It Means For Doctors And Their Patients

Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) present a promising frontier in the field of mental health, providing clinicians with novel options to address the growing number of individuals grappling with mental health conditions. Approximately 20% of Americans experience mental illness at any given time, and global rates are projected to rise. While current treatment approaches involve medication, psychotherapy, or a combination thereof, significant barriers persist. These include a shortage of mental health providers, logistical obstacles hindering patient attendance at appointments, and the persistent stigma surrounding mental illness, all of which impede access to treatment.