Acceptance of Blended Therapy in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in Germany: Cross-Sectional Online Survey

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Many children and adolescents worldwide suffer from mental health disorders (e.g., Global Burden of Disease Study suggesting 10-20% prevalence). Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs), such as app-based programs delivering psychoeducational content are increasingly developed for therapeutic settings to support treatment for adolescents (Liverpool et al., 2025). Because younger patients differ from adults in their therapeutic contexts and developmental needs, research has emphasized the importance of blending and guiding DMHIs—known as blended therapy—where digital tools complement regular face-to-face sessions under therapist supervision. Despite the promising, albeit currently developing, evidence for the effectiveness of DMHIs in supporting treatment for children and adolescents (Liverpool et al., 2025; Domhardt et al., 2018), their adoption among child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychotherapists remains low. This study therefore examines the acceptance and willingness to use blended/guided digital interventions among child and adolescent psychiatrists and therapists (CAPPs) in their clinical work. Using an online survey sent to large professional associations of CAPPs in Germany, we aim to explore the acceptance and willingness to use blended therapy among this group, exploring specific factors for this setting (e.g., involvement of parents/caregivers).

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