Graduate Certificate in App-Based Therapy for Anxiety Management
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with Dr. Sarah Johnson, a renowned psychologist and the lead instructor for the new Graduate Certificate in App-Based Therapy for Anxiety Management. Dr. Johnson, can you tell us a bit about this course? GUEST: Absolutely, this certificate is designed to help mental health professionals leverage technology in treating anxiety. It covers mobile application development, evidence-based interventions, and telehealth integration. HOST: That sounds fascinating. How did you get interested in this area of blending technology with mental health treatment? GUEST: Well, I've always been interested in finding innovative ways to reach and help more people. With the rise of smartphones and telehealth, I saw an opportunity to use technology to enhance anxiety treatment. HOST: Interesting. Could you share some current trends in app-based therapy for anxiety management? GUEST: Sure, there's a growing interest in personalized digital therapeutics, where apps adapt to individual user's needs. Also, the integration of AI and machine learning for real-time symptom tracking and intervention is becoming more common. HOST: Those are exciting developments. But there must be challenges in developing and implementing these digital therapeutics. What are some of them? GUEST: Yes, ensuring data privacy and security is a major challenge. Also, making these apps user-friendly and engaging can be difficult. Plus, there's the issue of accessibility, ensuring these tools are available to everyone who needs them. HOST: Absolutely, these are important considerations. Looking to the future, where do you see app-based therapy heading? GUEST: I believe we'll see more widespread adoption of these tools. There's also potential for AI to play a larger role in therapy, providing support and interventions. But it's crucial that we continue to focus on evidence-based practices and client-centered care. HOST: Dr. Johnson, thank you for sharing your insights with us today. It's clear that the Graduate Certificate in App-Based Therapy for Anxiety Management is a timely and valuable course for mental health professionals. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a pleasure.
