Web-based treatments for those who suffer from panic disorder may...
Web-based treatments for those who suffer from panic disorder may be as effective as face-to-face methods, a study by Monash U. researchers found. The analysis compared the effectiveness of 3 types of treatment -- Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy sessions,…
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in- person sessions and the use of medication monitored by a psychiatrist, the school said. Preliminary results, based on more than 2 years of research, showed that online therapy was comparable with face-to-face treatment in reducing disturbing thoughts and improving stress and anxiety. Panic disorder patients using the Web method had initial an in-person consultation with a psychologist and were in regular e-mail contact with the therapist. “This is likely to improve treatment accessibility for so many people, particularly in rural areas where people may not be able to access face-to-face treatment easily,” Project Coordinator Litza Kiropoulos said. The method could also be useful to treat sufferers of agoraphobia, who may not be able to leave the house, she said. “We're not saying there will be no need for face-to-face therapy, this is just another method of therapy that people can access,” Kiropoulos said.