Publications by authors named "Rashell R Allen"

Background: Accessible mental health care, delivered via mobile apps or web-based services, may be essential for military members, public safety personnel (PSP), and veterans, as they report numerous barriers to seeking in-person care and are at an increased risk for a number of psychological disorders.

Objective: We aimed to identify, describe, and evaluate apps, resource banks (RBs), and web-based programs (WBPs), referred to as digital mental health interventions (DMHIs), recommended for military members, PSP, and veterans. A multidimensional and multisystemic view of resilience and well-being were maintained throughout this environmental scan.

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The digital delivery of mental health services became increasingly common following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is still much to learn regarding tailoring interventions for trauma-affected populations (military members, Veterans, public safety personnel). Through the current pilot study, we explored the perceptions of digitally delivered psychotherapies utilized for trauma-affected populations, as reported by Canadian military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel who completed such interventions.

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Many clinical sites shifted towards digital delivery of mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is still much to learn regarding tailoring digitally delivered interventions for trauma-affected populations. The current study examined the perceptions of Canadian mental health clinicians who provided digitally delivered psychotherapies utilized for trauma-affected populations.

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Article Synopsis
  • The COVID-19 pandemic forced mental health clinicians to transition from in-person to digital service delivery, which helped maintain care and meet the rising demand for mental health services.
  • The study aimed to explore issues at micro, meso, and macro levels regarding digital mental health interventions (DMHI) to enhance treatment outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Findings indicated that both clients and clinicians were generally satisfied with DMHI, while community partners recognized the importance of addressing policy uncertainties as these digital services are likely to play a key role in the future of mental healthcare.
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