The provision of cCBT through the NHS could help some young people who need support for anxiety and depression to access the treatment they need more easily. This could be of particular benefit to young people who would not otherwise be able to access traditional face-to-face therapies or who would prefer something remote. However, this review makes it clear that the evidence base for cCBT is currently weak and that high-quality future research is needed, so caution needs to be taken by practitioners before recommending cCBT programs.
Intuitively, it makes sense for researchers to be investigating how effective digital mental health support is for a technology-savvy generation. Long waiting lists show that the need for more accessible interventions is there, but these findings indicate that current internet-delivered interventions may not be effective enough to meet this need.