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
- CTBH in the news! CTBH’s Andrew Campbell honored with faculty award Learn More
- CTBH in the news! CTBH joins national AI research institute to develop new generation of AI assistants for behavioral and mental health interventions Learn More
- CTBH receives 5-year Pre- and Post-doctoral Fellow training grant in digital behavioral health Learn More

Eye on Innovation
- Can ‘AI therapists’ Help Save LGBTQ+ People?
Article Excerpt: “A primary driver for individuals, including gay and bi men, seeking AI-based care is the significant gap in access to traditional services. This stems ...
- The Real Risks of Turning to AI for Therapy
Article Excerpt: Results of the first clinical trial of an AI-generative therapy chatbot showed “significant, clinically meaningful reductions in depression, anxiety, a ...
- Exploring the Use of AI Chatbots in Mental Health Care
Article Excerpt: Among the emerging research exploring the use of AI chatbots in mental health care, researchers at Dartmouth College conducted the first randomized contr ...