We use science to inform the development, evaluation, and implementation of digital tools for behavioral health.
Research Studies
State of the art technologies and interventions, rigorous evaluation of interventions, and improvement of research and implementation methodologies.
Program Reviews
Synthesizing current research on digital health technologies for substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
Research Tools
The latest resources and best practice guidelines to assist researchers in studying digital health technologies.
About CTBH
CTBH is organized into five cores: Treatment Development & Evaluation, Emerging Technologies & Data Analytics, Dissemination & Implementation, Pilot and Administrative. Core activities focus on identifying and studying state-of-the-art issues related to digital therapeutics for behavioral health.
Recent Center Highlights
Eye on Innovation
- From Innovation to Infrastructure: Why Digital Behavioral Health Still Struggles to Scale.
van Mierlo T. From Innovation to Infrastructure: Why Digital Behavioral Health Still Struggles to Scale. J Med Internet Res. 2026;28:e97118 This summary reflects discussi ...
- AI Mistakes Can Cost Doctors Time When Writing to Patients
Article Excerpt: Artificial intelligence is spreading rapidly in healthcare, with the goal of streamlining critical but onerous clerical tasks such as note-taking and cha ...
- Advancing Access to Substance Use Prevention for Foster Youth Through Digital Innovation: An Open Trial of Fostrspace With Court Appointed Special Advocate Programs.
Tolou-Shams M, Folk JB, Del Cid MV, et al. Advancing access to substance use prevention for foster youth through digital innovation: an open trial of fostrspace with cour ...