Examining a Fully Automated Mobile-Based Behavioral Activation Intervention in Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite significant progress in our understanding of depression, prevalence rates have substantially increased in recent years. Thus, there is an imperative need for more cost-effective and scalable mental health treatment options, including digital interventions that minimize therapist burden.

Objective

This study focuses on a fully automated digital implementation of behavioral activation (BA)-a core behavioral component of cognitive behavioral therapy for depression. We examine the efficacy of a 1-month fully automated SMS text message-based BA intervention for reducing depressive symptoms and anhedonia.

Methods

To this end, adults reporting at least moderate current depressive symptoms (8-item Patient Health Questionnaire score ≥10) were recruited onlin

SUBMITTER: Santopetro N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378696 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature