‘Requires commitment’
John Torous, MD, director of the division of digital psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, noted that mental health apps such as LiveWell require “time and energy devoted by both the patient and their clinician for maximal efficacy, which requires commitment from and training for both parties as well.
Dr. John Torous
“But with such an investment in people, there is good evidence apps can help people with bipolar disorder even during the more severe periods of the illness,” added Dr. Torous, who was not involved with the research.
The study was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
Dr. Goulding reports having received honoraria from Otsuka. Dr. Torous has reported no relevant financial relationships.
A version of this article first appeared on Medscape.com.