Willingness of Patients With Mental Disorders to Engage in Online Psychotherapy: Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the willingness of patients with mental disorders to participate in online psychotherapy and identify barriers.
• Conducted a multicenter cross-sectional survey across China.
• Targeted patients diagnosed with various mental disorders.
• Collected data on willingness and factors influencing online therapy participation.
• High willingness among patients to engage in online psychotherapy.
• Self-stigma identified as a significant barrier to participation.
• Findings suggest the need for stigma reduction strategies in mental health services.