Our evidenced-based methodology combines multiple areas of expertise to improve clinician capacity, simplify usability, and sustain quality in mental health treatments. Our aim is to create a collaborative and iterative environment, provide a strong foundation for every project, and establish a flexible, nonlinear framework that evolves as we learn from our progress over time.
Discover
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We work to understand environmental factors, define the needs of everyone involved, and identify specific problems we want to solve.
Design
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We examine the information gathered during the discover phase, process this information, and brainstorm concepts for potential solutions.
Build
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We develop low-fidelity prototypes of our concepts, test these prototypes with users, and refine our concepts based on findings.
Test
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We develop high-fidelity prototypes, implement a pilot study, and rethink our approach based on its performance in a real-world setting.
Here are some examples of how DDBT has been applied to studies
Iterative redesign of a caregiver-mediated intervention for use in educational settings
Designing the Future of Children’s Mental Health Services
Modernizing Training in Psychotherapy Competencies With Adaptive Learning Systems: Proof of Concept