Therapy at the Click of a Button?

Could a computer program really offer effective treatment for mental illness? About.com's Guide to Social Anxiety Disorder, Arlin Cuncin, reports on a new computer program called FearFighter that has been utilized to treat a range of disorders including mild depression, sleep disorders, panic attacks and phobias. According to the creators of the program, FearFighter offers a unique and effective alternative when face-to-face therapy simply is not possible. Read more: Computer Program to Deliver Therapy?

Online Therapy:

• What is E-Therapy?
• Is E-Therapy Right for You?
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Therapy

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