Language

English

Publication Date

6-1-2026

Journal

Psychiatric Clinics of North America

DOI

10.1016/j.psc.2025.08.024

PMID

42069380

PMCID

PMC13537315

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

9-3-2026

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Author MSS

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder that remains chronic unless intervened with evidence-based intervention. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention is the gold-standard psychological intervention for OCD, but many individuals do not receive this intervention due to barriers to accessing treatment. Mental health technology tools such as telehealth, computerized programs, internet-delivered CBT, and mobile applications have been adopted to expand the accessibility of CBT. An up-to-date summary of the evidence base of technology-mediated formats of CBT for OCD treatment is provided. Clinical benefits offered by such approaches, current limitations, and future research directions are discussed.

Keywords

Humans, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Teletherapy, Telemedicine, Digital Health

Published Open-Access

yes

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