Internet-Delivered Early Interventions for Individuals Exposed to Traumatic Events: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 75% of individuals are exposed to a traumatic event, and a substantial minority goes on to experience mental health problems that can be chronic and pernicious in their lifetime. Early interventions show promise for preventing trauma following psychopathology; however, a face-to-face intervention can be costly, and there are many barriers to accessing this format of care.

Objective

The aim of this study was to systematically review studies of internet-delivered early interventions for trauma-exposed individuals.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in PsycINFO and PubMed for papers published between 1991 and 2017. Papers were included if the following criteria were met: (1) an internet-based intervention was described and applied to individuals ex

SUBMITTER: Ennis N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6300083 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature