Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Farming Communities: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study of Participant Use and Acceptability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Farmers have higher rates of depression than nonfarmers and higher rates of suicide than the general population. Several barriers to help seeking have been identified in farmers, which may be overcome by offering web-based mental health support. Computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) is an effective intervention used to prevent and treat mild to moderate depression but has not been evaluated in the farming community.

Objective

This study explored the feasibility of delivering a cCBT course tailored to farmers using a mixed methods approach.

Methods

Farmers (aged ≥18 years) with no, minimal, or moderately severe depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] score <20) were recruited using web-based and offline advertisements and given

SUBMITTER: Bowyer HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337352 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature