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Internet Therapy for 25-50 Year Old’s

My target population comprises people aged between 25-50 years old. For this group,
I believe that the best treatment setting will be the internet, specifically Instagram. Unlike
older or much younger people, this group generally has access to technologies such as
smartphones, laptops, and internet access, which are required for internet therapies. It is also
just as effective face-to-face therapies. Apart from its effectiveness, internet therapy has
many other benefits that make it suitable for the chosen group.
One of the benefits of internet therapy is its ability to alleviate stigma (Sundstrom et
al., 2020). Many people in the age group under consideration may be reluctant to seek help
because of embarrassment. Internet therapy allows them to get needed help privately.
Therefore, Internet therapy addresses one of the main barriers that prevent people in the 25-
50 age group from seeking help.
Another benefit of internet therapy is the ease of accessibility. Most of the people in
the 25-50 age group are employed. Internet therapy provides them a flexible option. They can
use the therapies at any time that they find convenient (Sundstrom et al., 2020). They can also
use therapy from their homes and other places that are convenient for them.
Online therapies also support timely care. One problem with face-to-face support is
long wait-times. Such wait-times can be frustrating for people who do not have a lot of time
at their disposal. Thus, thanks to internet therapy, people in the age group under consideration
do not have to miss help because of time constraints.
In conclusion, the best treatment modality for people aged 25-50 is internet therapy. It
is easily accessible for people in the age group. Additionally, it is convenient as a person can
access the services from any place and at any time.

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References

Sundström, C., Hadjistavropoulos, H., Wilhelms, A., Keough, M., & Schaub, M. (2020).
Optimizing internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for alcohol misuse: a study
protocol for a randomized factorial trial examining the effects of a pre-treatment
assessment interview and health educator guidance. BMC psychiatry, 20(1), 1-10.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02506-2.