The mission of the Internet World Health Research Center (IWHRC) is to harness the power of technology to reach those most in need with effective interventions that can be administered via the Internet or via a mobile device.
Our goals are:
To contribute to the reduction of global health disparities.
To develop evidence-based self-help Internet and mobile-based interventions and to make them available to anyone around the world at no cost.
To conduct innovative eHealth and mHealth research.
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COVID-19 Research Project: What to think and do (In English and Spanish)
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions to stay at home or severely restrict their activities. This major disruption increases the risk for depression and anxiety. When outside forces reduce our ability to control our lives, it is important to focus on those things we CAN control. This study is creating an inventory of thoughts and activities that people all over the world have rated in terms of helpfulness in remaining emotionally healthy. By crowdsourcing this information and sharing it widely, we hope to help prevent serious depression and anxiety across the globe.
Link to study in English | Link to study in Spanish | View current ratings
Recent Publications
Prevent depression in pregnancy to boost all mental health. Nature. (2019).
Recent Presentations
Keynote at the Latin-American Federation of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies (ALAPCCO). (2021, March).