Current research topics in this research area in the Department include the following:

1. Research and development of new CBT apps using smartphones and other ICT technologies

   • Kokoro-app series (cognitive-behavior therapy applications on smartphone: modules for cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, assertiveness training, problem solving)

     

   • Kurashi-app (life log application on smartphone, with wearables)

     

2. Research and development of CBT programs for patients with physical diseases
   • Mindfulness-based therapy for atopic dermatitis: a randomized trial
   • CBT for irritable bowel syndrome
   • Smartphone CBT for survivors of breast cancer: a randomized trial (with Nagoya City University)
   • Smartphone CBT for university students at risk: a fully factorial trial (with Kyoto University Health Science Center)
   • Smartphone CBT for expecting mothers: a fully factorial trial (with NCNP)
3. Research and development of CBT programs applicable to workplace