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March 7, 2026Journal of Technology in Behavioral ScienceOpen Access

Digital Literacy, Digital Readiness and Acceptability of Digital Mental Health Among Mental Health Professionals: Findings from the Italian DIGIT-PSY Study

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LOLaura OrsoliniGLGiulio LongoLMLuciano Mario

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Overview

Observational study assesses digital skills and integration views in mental health professionals, indicating implications for training.

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify how digital literacy, readiness, and acceptability impact the digitalization of mental health care in Italian professionals.
  • Conducted a multicenter observational study using the EUSurvey® platform
  • Surveyed multiprofessional mental health professionals from 27 Italian university centers
  • Assessed digital literacy, digital readiness, and acceptability of digital mental health
  • 60% of mental health professionals reported being technologically ready
  • Higher digital literacy and perceived feasibility positively influenced digital readiness
  • Optimism and discomfort were key factors affecting digital adoption
  • A lack of training and regulatory guidelines hindered the digitalization process

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Orsolini et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc0b85af8044f7a4e959bhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-026-00604-8
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