Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated Perspective
Background: The integration of digital health technologies has transformed mental healthcare, particularly for young adults with First-Episode Psychosis (FEP). Digital interventions, such as telepsychiatry and mobile applications, address barriers like social stigma, restricted access to services, a...
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| author | Annarita Vignapiano Francesco Monaco Ernesta Panarello Stefania Landi Benedetta Di Gruttola Raffaele Malvone Vassilis Martiadis Fabiola Raffone Alessandra Marenna Maria Pontillo Valeria Di Stefano Martina D’Angelo Luca Steardo Giulio Corrivetti |
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| description | Background: The integration of digital health technologies has transformed mental healthcare, particularly for young adults with First-Episode Psychosis (FEP). Digital interventions, such as telepsychiatry and mobile applications, address barriers like social stigma, restricted access to services, and the urgency of timely care. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed and APA PsycINFO. Included studies focused on randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and open studies of digital interventions for FEP rehabilitation. Exclusion criteria included meta-analyses, reviews, and irrelevant studies. Results: Smartphone applications like Horyzons-Canada facilitated peer support and symptom management, while tools such as My Journey 3 emphasized the need for better user engagement. Digital innovations, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and telepsychiatry, demonstrated improvements in recovery and treatment adherence. Discussion: Digital interventions significantly enhance the accessibility and quality of FEP care, supporting functional recovery and patient engagement. Future research should prioritize longitudinal studies, user engagement strategies, and advanced analytics to develop personalized, scalable solutions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fe2e35d979ff476fb2152942eccb75962025-01-24T13:25:54ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252025-01-011518010.3390/brainsci15010080Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated PerspectiveAnnarita Vignapiano0Francesco Monaco1Ernesta Panarello2Stefania Landi3Benedetta Di Gruttola4Raffaele Malvone5Vassilis Martiadis6Fabiola Raffone7Alessandra Marenna8Maria Pontillo9Valeria Di Stefano10Martina D’Angelo11Luca Steardo12Giulio Corrivetti13Department of Mental Health, ASL Salerno, 84125 Salerno, ItalyDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Salerno, 84125 Salerno, ItalyDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Salerno, 84125 Salerno, ItalyDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Salerno, 84125 Salerno, ItalyDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Salerno, 84125 Salerno, ItalyDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Salerno, 84125 Salerno, ItalyDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Napoli 1 Centro, 80125 Napoli, ItalyDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Napoli 1 Centro, 80125 Napoli, ItalyEuropean Biomedical Research Institute of Salerno (EBRIS), 84125 Salerno, ItalyChild & Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, 00146 Rome, ItalyPsychiatric Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, ItalyPsychiatric Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, ItalyPsychiatric Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, ItalyDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Salerno, 84125 Salerno, ItalyBackground: The integration of digital health technologies has transformed mental healthcare, particularly for young adults with First-Episode Psychosis (FEP). Digital interventions, such as telepsychiatry and mobile applications, address barriers like social stigma, restricted access to services, and the urgency of timely care. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed and APA PsycINFO. Included studies focused on randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and open studies of digital interventions for FEP rehabilitation. Exclusion criteria included meta-analyses, reviews, and irrelevant studies. Results: Smartphone applications like Horyzons-Canada facilitated peer support and symptom management, while tools such as My Journey 3 emphasized the need for better user engagement. Digital innovations, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and telepsychiatry, demonstrated improvements in recovery and treatment adherence. Discussion: Digital interventions significantly enhance the accessibility and quality of FEP care, supporting functional recovery and patient engagement. Future research should prioritize longitudinal studies, user engagement strategies, and advanced analytics to develop personalized, scalable solutions.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/1/80digital devicefirst-episode psychosismobile mental health appsmental health technologies |
| spellingShingle | Annarita Vignapiano Francesco Monaco Ernesta Panarello Stefania Landi Benedetta Di Gruttola Raffaele Malvone Vassilis Martiadis Fabiola Raffone Alessandra Marenna Maria Pontillo Valeria Di Stefano Martina D’Angelo Luca Steardo Giulio Corrivetti Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated Perspective Brain Sciences digital device first-episode psychosis mobile mental health apps mental health technologies |
| title | Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated Perspective |
| title_full | Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated Perspective |
| title_fullStr | Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated Perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated Perspective |
| title_short | Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated Perspective |
| title_sort | digital interventions for the rehabilitation of first episode psychosis an integrated perspective |
| topic | digital device first-episode psychosis mobile mental health apps mental health technologies |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/1/80 |
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