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Primarily located at Queen's University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Hotel Dieu Hospital site, Kingston, ON.
Online Psychotherapy Lab aims to improve the lives of all those affected by mental health disorders through the advancement in mental health research.
Psychotherapy is recognized as an effective and promising method of treatment delivery. However, numerous barriers hinder access to treatment, such as high costs, long waiting lists, commuting challenges, time commitments, stigma surrounding psychotherapy, and the need to take time off work for appointments. These challenges make in-person sessions unfeasible for many individuals.
At the Online Psychotherapy Lab, we design and conduct research projects focused on the assessment, treatment, and effectiveness of various psychotherapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Relapse Prevention. Our work addresses barriers to accessing psychotherapy for conditions such as Depression and Anxiety disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Insomnia and ADHD to name a few. Our team is developing a machine-learning algorithm to determine the intensity of care an individual needs—mild, moderate, severe, or urgent—and the most suitable psychotherapy program. This algorithm aims to match the clinical decision-making capabilities of healthcare providers.
The Centre for Digital Health Research (CDHR) at Providence Care Hospital is the first initiative of its kind in southeastern Ontario. Serving as a regional hub for innovation, collaboration, and research at the intersection of health care and digital technology, the CDHR will work closely with Queen’s University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Dr. Nazanin Alavi is the inaugural Director of the Centre, which is dedicated to developing and implementing evidence-based digital tools designed to enhance patient care across a wide range of health disciplines.Centre for Digital Health Research (CDHR)
Meet the team of Queen's Online Psychotherapy Lab. Learn more about each team member by clicking here.
If you are interested in participating in one of our research studies and/or would like more information, please use contact us using the link below.
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