Randomized controlled trial of online interventions for co-occurring depression and hazardous alcohol consumption: Primary outcome results.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The current trial tested the benefits of offering a brief online intervention for hazardous alcohol consumption along with one for depression among people experiencing both conditions.

Methods

Online advertisements were used to recruit people with persistent low mood. Those who also had current hazardous alcohol consumption were identified and invited to take part in the trial (those not eligible were offered access to the online depression intervention). Participants were randomized to an established intervention for depression (MoodGYM; M-only) or to receive MoodGYM plus a brief personalized feedback intervention for hazardous drinking (Check Your Drinking; M + CYD). Participants were followed-up at three and six months.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Cunningham JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8579144 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature