Welcome to the IMPACT Lab

Innovative Methods for Psychotherapy Advancement through Collaboration and Technology

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Our Research

At the IMPACT Lab, we examine how novel technological advancements can optimize outcomes and support the personalization of psychological treatments. Our team collaborates with experts, scholars, and partners from multiple fields including, computer science, communication, and data science. Our mission is to provide the empirical evidence supporting prompt access to high-quality and effective mental health interventions for all.

Latest Publications

The Relationship between Therapist Perceptions and Engagement in Measurement-Based Care

This study explored how therapists' perceptions of Measurement-Based Care (MBC) relate to their actual use of it, using data from 196 therapists and over 12,000 clients on a digital mental health platform. The cluster of therapists with the most positive perceptions of MBC were more likely to engage with client outcome data, suggesting attitudes toward MBC's clinical usefulness may influence engagement.