Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for depression in adolescents: study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The 1 year prevalence of depression in adolescents is about 2%. Treatment with antidepressant medication is not recommended for initial treatment in young people due to concerns over high side effects, poor efficacy and addictive potential. Evidence suggests that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for depression and is currently one of the main treatment options recommended in adolescents. Given the affinity young people have with information technology they may be treated effectively, more widely and earlier in their illness evolution using computer-administered CBT (CCBT). Currently little is known about the clinical and resource implications of implementing CCBT within the National Health Service for adolescents with low mood/depression. We

SUBMITTER: Wright B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4216856 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature