The Internet-based self-help intervention is effective in reducing adolescents´ symptoms of depression and/or anxiety.
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Verkorte titel
Aandoening
Depression, anxiety, adolescence, problem solving therapy (PST), prevention, intervention, RCT.
Depressie, angst, adolescentie, PST, preventie, interventie, RCT.
Ondersteuning
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
Uitkomstmaten
Primaire uitkomstmaten
- Depressive symptoms<br>
- Anxiety symptoms<br>
- Quality of life.
Achtergrond van het onderzoek
The study is directed at adolescents who report mild to moderate depressive and/or anxious symptoms. Participating adolescents receive a web-based self-help intervention which is based on problem solving and self-examination therapy. The effects of the intervention will be studied in a randomized controlled trial. Adolescents are randomized to the intervention or wait-list control group. Participants in the control group receive information about depression and anxiety through a website for adolescents. They are able to attend the intervention after the second follow-up (4 months after the start of the intervention).
Doel van het onderzoek
The Internet-based self-help intervention is effective in reducing adolescents´ symptoms of depression and/or anxiety.
Onderzoeksopzet
Before the start of the intervention, directly after the intervention (5 weeks), and 4 months, 7 months, and 12 months after the start of the intervention.
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
The intervention concerns a web-based self-help Problem Solving Therapy (PST). The intervention consists of 5 lessons, one lesson a week. The effects of the intervention will be studied in a randomized controlled trial. Adolescents are randomized to the intervention or wait-list control group. Participants in the wait-list control group are able to attend the intervention 4 months after the start of the intervention.
Publiek
Department of Clinical Psychology
Willemijn Hoek
van der Boechorststraat 1
Amsterdam 1081 BT
The Netherlands
+31 (0)20 5983578
w.hoek@psy.vu.nl,
Wetenschappelijk
Department of Clinical Psychology
Willemijn Hoek
van der Boechorststraat 1
Amsterdam 1081 BT
The Netherlands
+31 (0)20 5983578
w.hoek@psy.vu.nl,
Belangrijkste voorwaarden om deel te mogen nemen (Inclusiecriteria)
1. Mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety
2. Age between 12 and 18 years
3. Having access to email and a computer with broadband Internet access
4. Willingness to participate
5. Informed consent from participant and parents.
Belangrijkste redenen om niet deel te kunnen nemen (Exclusiecriteria)
1. Possible severe depressive (CES-D > 44) and/or anxiety symptoms (HADS > 14)
2. Suicidal intentions (BDI-II suicide item > 1)
3. Already receiving treatment for mental health issues.
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| NTR-new | NL1276 |
| NTR-old | NTR1322 |
| Ander register | : 120610006 |
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