# Digitized Therapy Adding efficiency to health and wellness, consumers turn to mobile therapy apps. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Oct 10, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-therapy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Digitized Therapy trend? **Digitized Therapy:** Seeking a more streamlined method of mental well-being, consumers are turning to apps and mobile technology for relief. Aiding issues like sleep deprivation and forms of addiction, therapy apps offer both guidance and easy to enable remedies, reflecting a move away from more professional, face-to-face solutions. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: May 3, 2014 to May 17, 2017 - Published: Oct 10, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digitized Therapy trend ### Rise of digital therapy Increasing demand for streamlined and affordable mental health solutions is driving innovation in digital therapy apps and platforms. ### Text-based therapy Consumers are turning to text-based therapy apps as an anonymous and affordable alternative to traditional forms of therapy. ### AI-assisted therapy The use of AI and chatbots is becoming more prevalent in digital therapy apps, allowing for automated monitoring, communication, and assessment. ## What the Digitized Therapy trend means for industry ### For Healthtech Technology-enabled health services and solutions are providing greater accessibility and affordability to mental health care. ### For Mobile app development The increasing demand for digital therapy is driving innovation in mobile app development, leading to the creation of new apps designed to meet specific mental health needs. ### For Mental health industry The rising popularity of digital therapy is disrupting traditional mental health care, leading to a shift towards more affordable and accessible solutions. ## Trend signals for Digitized Therapy Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 65% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Therapy trend 9 featured examples from May 3, 2014 to May 17, 2017. - [Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-app): The MoodHacker App Helps Fight Depression in the Workplace (Category: Social Good) Implication: By investing in digital mental health solutions, the healthcare industry can provide more accessible and comprehensive mental health services. - [Sleep Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-app): An Insomnia App Gives Users with a Six Week Cognitive Behavior Therapy Program (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare technology industry can benefit from developing sleep therapy apps using cognitive behavioral therapy to help people sleep better. - [Text-Based Therapy Sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talkspace-for-all): The 'Talkspace for All' Platform Provide Greater Access to Therapy (Category: Tech) Implication: Mental health startups can use 'Talkspace for All' as a model to create affordable and accessible therapy services for low-income individuals. - [Anxiety-Alleviating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-services-more-affordable): This App Makes Mental Health Services More Affordable (Category: Tech) Implication: Integrating technology into mental health services to provide affordable and accessible solutions. - [Therapeutical Texting Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talkspace): The Talkspace Service is Therapy for Those Addicted to Texting (Category: Tech) Implication: The growing demand for anonymous and accessible therapy services presents opportunities for innovative mental health providers. - [Text-Monitoring Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapy-tool): This Therapy Tool Monitors Mental Health Through Patient Messages (Category: Tech) Implication: Text-monitoring therapy apps like TheraChat offer mental health professionals new avenues for patient support, improving the accessibility and efficiency of therapy services. - [Protected Mental Health Chatrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrise-health): Sunrise Health's Chatrooms are Monitored by AI and Therapists (Category: Tech) Implication: The mental health industry can implement monitored chatrooms to enhance patient support and facilitate greater engagement in therapy. - [Therapeutic Texting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-therapy): 7 Cups of Tea Offers Anonymous Online Therapy and Someone to Talk to (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital platforms and applications that enhance and widen access to mental health services, such as online therapy and peer support. - [Therapeutic Chatbot Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatbot): The Harlie Chatbot App is Designed For People With Neurological Issues (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare industry can leverage chatbot apps to improve therapy and assessment capabilities for patients with neurological conditions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - 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