Internet-based CBT for depression with and without telephone tracking in a national helpline: randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telephone helplines are frequently and repeatedly used by individuals with chronic mental health problems and web interventions may be an effective tool for reducing depression in this population.

Aim

To evaluate the effectiveness of a 6 week, web-based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) intervention with and without proactive weekly telephone tracking in the reduction of depression in callers to a helpline service.

Method

155 callers to a national helpline service with moderate to high psychological distress were recruited and randomised to receive either Internet CBT plus weekly telephone follow-up; Internet CBT only; weekly telephone follow-up only; or treatment as usual.

Results

Depression was lower in participants in the web intervention conditio

SUBMITTER: Farrer L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3227639 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature