Therapy App For Depression To Be Available In Switzerland

2026-04-15 02:17:05

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Starting July 1, the German digital psychotherapy app Deprexis can be prescribed by a doctor and covered by basic health insurance. While the arrival of this new tool has been met with a generally positive response, questions remain about its actual effectiveness. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Therapy app for depression to be available in Switzerland This content was published on April 15, 2026 - 16:47 4 minutes Jean-Marc Heuberger, RTS

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As the first app of its kind authorised by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), Deprexis aims to address a gap in mental health care: according to an assessment by the University of Bern, only half of those with mental health issues seek treatment. And of those, only half manage to find a specialised therapist due to long waiting lists.

According to the FOPH, Deprexis will therefore facilitate access to care for people with depressive disorders, with effects validated by research.“There are many studies that have been conducted in different contexts and different countries showing that this app truly helps reduce depressive symptoms,” confirms Chantal Martin Sölch, professor of psychology at the University of Fribourg.

“Its effect is even better when used alongside psychotherapy, and it also improves the outcomes of psychotherapy,” she explains.
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For now, the app is intended for adults with mild to moderate depression, as a complement to conventional therapies, while waiting for treatment with a psychotherapist, or between sessions during ongoing treatment.
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