Usage Intensity of a Relapse Prevention Program and Its Relation to Symptom Severity in Remitted Patients With Anxiety and Depression: Pre-Post Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given that relapse is common in patients in remission from anxiety and depressive disorders, relapse prevention is needed in the maintenance phase. Although existing psychological relapse prevention interventions have proven to be effective, they are not explicitly based on patients' preferences. Hence, we developed a blended relapse prevention program based on patients' preferences, which was delivered in primary care practices by mental health professionals (MHPs). This program comprises contact with MHPs, completion of core and optional online modules (including a relapse prevention plan), and keeping a mood and anxiety diary in which patients can monitor their symptoms.

Objective

The aims of this study were to provide insight into (1) usage intensity of the pr

SUBMITTER: Krijnen-de Bruin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8968549 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature