Digital Mental Health Treatment and Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Survivors: A - Takeaways - MDSpire

Exploring Digital Mental Health Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Survivors of Breast Cancer

  • By

  • Philip I. Chow

  • Wen You

  • Kelly M. Shaffer

  • Wendy F. Cohn

  • Shayna L. Showalter

  • Cynthia Orange

  • Lee M. Ritterband

  • David C. Mohr

  • July 20, 2026

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    Nearly half of women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer experience significant depression or anxiety symptoms within the first year.

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    Digital mental health treatments (DMHTs) can help address the unmet psychosocial needs of breast cancer survivors due to limited access to traditional therapy.

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    The IntelliCare program is a DMHT designed to promote skills acquisition and is tailored for the daily lives of breast cancer survivors.

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    Sustained engagement with DMHTs is crucial for effectiveness, and adaptive strategies may improve engagement for users with initial difficulties.

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    This study evaluates the efficacy of a DMHT for reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in breast cancer survivors and the role of coaching.

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Digital Mental Health Treatment and Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Survivors: A

  • by Philip I. Chow, Wen You, Kelly M. Shaffer, Wendy F. Cohn, Shayna L. Showalter, Cynthia Orange, Lee M. Ritterband, David C. Mohr

  • July 20, 2026

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