Title |
Tailored vs. Standardized Internet-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression and Comorbid Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Published in |
PLOS ONE, May 2012
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DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0036905 |
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Authors |
Robert Johansson, Elin Sjöberg, Magnus Sjögren, Erik Johnsson, Per Carlbring, Therese Andersson, Andréas Rousseau, Gerhard Andersson |
Abstract |
Major depression can be treated by means of cognitive behavior therapy, delivered via the Internet as guided self-help. Individually tailored guided self-help treatments have shown promising results in the treatment of anxiety disorders. This randomized controlled trial tested the efficacy of an Internet-based individually tailored guided self-help treatment which specifically targeted depression with comorbid symptoms. The treatment was compared both to standardized (non-tailored) Internet-based treatment and to an active control group in the form of a monitored online discussion group. Both guided self-help treatments were based on cognitive behavior therapy and lasted for 10 weeks. The discussion group consisted of weekly discussion themes related to depression and the treatment of depression. |
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