A Web-Based Mental Health Platform for Individuals Seeking Specialized Mental Health Care Services: Multicenter Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Web-based self-directed mental health applications are rapidly emerging to address health service gaps and unmet needs for information and support.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine if a multicomponent, moderated Web-based mental health application could benefit individuals with mental health symptoms severe enough to warrant specialized mental health care.

Methods

A multicenter, pragmatic randomized controlled trial was conducted across several outpatient mental health programs affiliated with 3 hospital programs in Ontario, Canada. Individuals referred to or receiving treatment, aged 16 years or older, with access to the internet and an email address, and having the ability to navigate a Web-based mental health application were eligible. A

SUBMITTER: Hensel JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6684216 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature