Internet-delivered interpersonal psychotherapy (i-IPT) in the Netherlands

This chapter evaluates Internet-delivered interpersonal psychotherapy (i-IPT) in the Netherlands. In specialized mental health care, psychotherapy for depression mainly consists of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and, to a lesser extent, IPT, but these psychotherapies are difficult to access due to long waiting lists caused by a short supply of mental health care professionals. Internet-delivered formats may help to reduce waiting lists given less therapist time is needed. Indeed, over the past 2 decades, Internet-delivered therapy programs have been designed to improve access to healthcare... Mehr ...