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Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)

Empower your mental wellness journey with Prescription Digital Therapeutics - innovative, clinically proven tools for personalized mental health management.

Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)

PDTs help close the gap between what can be done in a brief office visit and what patients need day-to-day. They deliver evidence-based therapy on a smartphone, tablet, or computer—meeting patients where they are.

What are PDTs?

  • Prescription digital therapeutics are software-based treatments designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. Unlike wellness apps, PDTs:
  • Are prescribed by a licensed clinician and used under medical supervision.
  • Are FDA-authorized/cleared as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) after clinical evaluation for safety and effectiveness (via De Novo or 510(k) pathways).
  • Employ clinically validated programs and are often evaluated in randomized clinical trials.

How PDTs are approved

Before reaching patients, developers submit clinical data showing that the PDT produces meaningful clinical benefit and is safe. The FDA reviews through:

  1. De Novo (novel, low-to-moderate risk products), or
  2. 510(k) (substantial equivalence to an existing cleared device).

How patients and clinicians use PDTs

  • As part of treatment: PDTs can be used on their own or alongside psychotherapy and/or medications—especially for conditions where behavioral adherence is key (e.g., substance use disorders, insomnia, anxiety, depression).
  • Remote monitoring: Patients track progress daily; clinicians can review real-time data between visits and adjust care without waiting for the next appointment.
  • Workflow fit: Many PDTs integrate with formularies, coding, and clinical workflows to support coverage and documentation. A prescription is required.

Benefits of PDTs for patients

  • Improved access: Instantly available, reducing geographic and scheduling barriers.
  • Personalized care: Adaptive lessons and feedback tailored to symptoms and progress.
  • Engagement & adherence: Interactive modules, reminders, and goal tracking sustain participation.
  • Minimal side effects: As software, PDTs avoid drug–drug interactions and generally have low risk profiles.
  • For providers & systems
  • Efficiency: Supports care between visits, may reduce unnecessary appointments, and can improve outcomes per encounter.
  • Actionable insights: Continuous, real-world data inform timely adjustments to care plans.

Where do PDTs fit in your care plan

  • Standalone: Can be used independently for select conditions.
  • Adjunct: Alongside pharmacotherapy (e.g., CBT with antidepressants).
  • Combined: With pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to support self-management.
  • What PDTs can help to do
  • Deepen understanding with self-paced psychoeducation.
  • Modify behaviors via guided exercises and skills training.
  • Promote adherence through reminders and tailored schedules.
  • Track progress with goals, streaks, and symptom check-ins.
  • Analyze health data to surface trends that inform treatment.

FDA-authorized PDTs for mental health (examples)

  • DaylightRx — Generalized Anxiety Disorder (≥22 years): 90-day CBT program with interactive lessons on cognitive restructuring, applied relaxation, and stimulus control.
  • Rejoyn — Major Depressive Disorder (≥22 years, adjunct to outpatient care): Combines Emotional Faces Memory Task (EFMT) training with brief CBT lessons and engagement prompts.
  • MamaLift Plus™ — Postpartum Depression (≥22 years, adjunct): Uses elements of CBT, DBT, behavioral activation, and interpersonal therapy.
  • NightWare — Nightmare disorder/PTSD (≥22 years): Uses smartwatch data (heart rate, movement) to detect nightmares and delivers gentle vibrations to interrupt them.
  • EndeavorRx — ADHD (ages 8–17): Video-game-based intervention to improve attention as part of a treatment plan.
  • reSET / reSET-O — Substance Use Disorder / Opioid Use Disorder: Digital CBT and contingency management to support recovery.
  • CT-155 (investigational) — Schizophrenia: Breakthrough Device–designated PDT intended to address negative symptoms (not yet authorized).

 

PDTs have demonstrated effectiveness across ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, and substance use disorders, with ongoing research in additional conditions.

Getting started with a PDT

  1. Prescription is issued during your visit.
  2. Download & activate the app with guidance provided.
  3. Use anywhere, anytime, with discreet, structured sessions.
  4. Share progress automatically with your clinician for real-time support.

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At Vivabest Psychiatry PLLC

We’re excited to offer select evidence-based digital therapeutics. They expand access, personalize care between visits, and complement medications or psychotherapy—without drug interactions and with generally minimal side effects. If you’re interested, ask your clinician whether a PDT is right for you.

Benefits of PDTs

Accessibility

Receive expert mental health care regardless of your location.

Convenience

Schedule appointments that fit your lifestyle and access care from your preferred space.

Privacy

Enjoy discreet, secure sessions through encrypted technology to protect your confidentiality.

Continuity of Care

Stay connected with your provider for consistent and uninterrupted support.

Access Expert Mental Health Care Anywhere, Anytime

Experience the convenience of telepsychiatry. Connect with licensed professionals for personalized evaluations, therapy, and medication management—all from the comfort of your space.

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