Effectiveness of internet-based self-help interventions for depression in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of Internet-based self-help interventions in treating depression in adolescents and young adults.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted across six databases, including PubMed, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that satisfied the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria. The intervention measure consisted of Internet-based self-help interventions.

Results

A total of 23 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this analysis. Meta-analysis indicated that Internet-based self-help therapies significantly reduced depression scores in adolescents and young adults. (OR = -0.68, 95%CI [-0.88, -0.47], P < 0.001). We examined the effects of patient recruitment from various regions, medication usage, therapist

SUBMITTER: Ma Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380195 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature