Abstract
This chapter provides insight into the history and status of blended care (BC), a rapidly evolving treatment alternative for mental health and substance use disorders that integrates elements of psychological therapy and digital therapeutics. How do we unlock the enormous potential of BC and scale it to the healthcare system? To this end, we first define what comprises BC, discuss its value to field, and highlight the challenges that confront efforts to expedite its translation from client, provider, and health systems perspectives. Rapid technological advancements and a growing number of clinical applications provide exciting opportunities for improving access to care and optimizing outcomes, but complicate efforts to demonstrate efficacy and disseminate evidence-based recommendations. We describe the continuum of BC options offered to support distinct client populations, including examples of innovative solutions being used around the globe. We conclude with future directions for advancing BC and promoting the integration into healthcare services.
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