Barriers to the Use of Web-Based Mental Health Programs for Preventing Depression: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression has a profound impact on population health. Although using web-based mental health programs to prevent depression has been found to be effective in decreasing depression incidence, there are obstacles preventing their use, as reflected by the low rates of use and adherence.

Objective

The aims of the study are to understand the barriers to using web-based mental health programs for the prevention of depression and the possible dangers or concerns regarding the use of such programs.

Methods

BroMatters and HardHat were two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effectiveness of e-mental health programs for preventing workplace depression. In the BroMatters RCT, only working men who were at high risk of having a major depressive episo

SUBMITTER: Eccles H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8323021 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature