Predictors of dropout in cognitive behavior and interpersonal online brief psychotherapies for essential professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premature dropout from psychotherapy can harm patients and increase mental health costs. This study identified predictors of dropout in brief online psychotherapy for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a secondary analysis of a randomized trial on 4-week CBT or IPT protocols.

Non-attendance in randomized remote mental health clinical trial during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant increase in psychiatric symptoms was found among essential service professionals (professionals or interns from the health and educational sector) who were exposed to high-risk contamination areas. These symptoms impair functionality, impacting quality of life, work, autonomy, and relationships. Recent data show that brief interventions are effective; however, between 20 and 30% of those individuals often do not attend their scheduled appointments.

Is digital psychiatry really for all? A cross-sectional analysis from two randomized clinical trials.

Introduction: Digital psychiatry holds promise for expanding accessibility to mental health treatment, but concerns exist regarding its inclusivity and the potential for exacerbation of digital exclusion among vulnerable populations. This study aims to evaluate the inclusivity of digital psychiatry research and interventions, and to explore their potential to worsen digital exclusion.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of sociodemographic data from two clinical trials that utilize psychiatric online treatment modalities in Brazil.