Chat- and internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy in treatment of adolescent depression: randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a major contributor to the burden of disease in the adolescent population. Internet-based interventions can increase access to treatment.

Aims

To evaluate the efficacy of internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (iCBT), including therapist chat communication, in treatment of adolescent depression.

Method

Seventy adolescents, 15-19 years of age and presenting with depressive symptoms, were randomised to iCBT or attention control. The primary outcome was the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II).

Results

Significant reductions in depressive symptoms were found, favouring iCBT over the control condition (F(1,67) = 6.18, P < 0.05). The between-group effect size was Cohen's d = 0.71 (95% CI 0.22-1.19). A significantly highe

SUBMITTER: Topooco N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6034465 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature