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Internetpsykiatrien is a routine national service within Denmark’s public healthcare system, providing publicly funded, therapist-supported online treatment for adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
Adults (18+) in Denmark mild to moderate depression
General practitioners (GPs), primary care
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Denmark’s initiative differentiates mental health care by matching treatment intensity to patient needs, offering free treatment for adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression—an area previously underserved. It addresses a key gap in early intervention for adults (18+) with emerging symptoms who often face long wait times or limited access to mental health care. The service provides a nationally available, publicly funded digital treatment option with short wait times, enabling scalable early intervention. It supports general practitioners through a structured referral pathway for patients not requiring specialist care. By expanding access, it strengthens stepped-care pathways and system capacity, though increasing public and provider trust in digital therapy remains a challenge.
The digital mental health service at Internetpsykiatrien is based on solid evidence where research has demonstrated significant effects for treatment outcome for patients suffering from both depression and anxiety. We strive to develop a service that rests on solid evidence and is continuously informed by clinical practice and data.
Clinical outcome data from 2024 demonstrate strong treatment effectiveness across conditions, with clinically significant improvement observed in 71.9% of patients treated for depression, 56.2% for panic disorder, 41.3% for social anxiety, and 47.2% for specific phobias. Importantly, evaluation findings indicate that a strong therapeutic alliance is maintained despite the fully digital format. Patients consistently report feeling seen, heard, and personally supported through both the assessment and treatment process.
The service operates as a fully integrated, publicly funded component of the national healthcare system rather than as a pilot or standalone project. This enables delivery of structured, evidence-based mental healthcare at scale within an established public framework.
Together, these elements illustrate that digitally delivered, therapist-supported treatment can combine clinical effectiveness, relational quality, and system integration in a scalable and cost-effective treatment
model.
Internetpsykiatrien delivers low-intensity psychotherapeutic treatment within a stepped-care framework as Denmark’s only publicly funded national digital mental health service, providing therapist-supported internet-based CBT (iCBT) to adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Developed as an evidence-based model adapted to the Danish healthcare system, it has scaled from a small regional clinic to a nationwide service integrated within public care. Now employing over 30 psychologists and serving thousands, the program combines structured online modules with therapist support to deliver accessible, scalable, and clinically effective care. By expanding early intervention and reducing wait times, it helps relieve pressure on traditional services while maintaining strong clinical outcomes.
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