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Health Information Technology in the Service of Depression Treatment

Patient self-management of depression and other chronic conditions supported by information technology is becoming an important factor in the way providers deliver health care. This new modality offers a remarkable opportunity for clinicians. As the From Research to Practice section in this issue of Diabetes Spectrum (p. 7-37) shows, patients with depression often need a complex set of services including psychotherapy, medication management, social support, physical activity promotion, nutrition counseling, and more. Implementing such support for individuals who are already overwhelmed can be a challenge that requires a variety of strategies. Using new online tools, clinicians can now have a major impact on depression outcomes by providing robust and affordable support to large numbers of patients who want to make emotional and behavioral changes.

Online tools can extend mental health practices and provide support through cost-effective programs that help clinicians guide their patients to better manage their depression. …