Just one more use of the world wide web.
Internet-based treatments for sufferers of panic disorder may be just as effective as face-to-face methods, a study by Monash University researchers has found....
The study compared the effectiveness of three types of treatment -- internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy sessions, face-to-face sessions, and the use of medication (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) monitored by a psychiatrist.
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"If the online method is as effective as face-to-face sessions, as our research suggests, this is likely to improve treatment accessibility for so many people, particularly in rural areas where people may not be able to access face-to-face treatment easily," she said.
"It could also be particularly useful to people suffering agoraphobia, who may feel unable to leave the house."
"We're not saying there will be no need for face-to-face therapy, this is just another method of therapy that people can access."
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