A randomized controlled trial of the computerized CBT programme, MoodGYM, for public mental health service users waiting for interventions

Abstract

Due to their high associated dropout rates, self-help cCBT programmes such as MoodGYM should not be provided as front-line treatments. However, as it is likely to be agreeable and beneficial to some service users, perhaps self-help cCBT should be provided as an additional treatment option.

Intellectual disability and computers in therapy: Views of service users and clinical psychologists

“…This is noteworthy in light of the small effects of media-delivered CBT as a self-help intervention for the general population (MayoWilson & Montgomery, 2013), especially when offered without therapist support (Cuijpers et al, 2011). Furthermore, the high attrition rates reported for computerised self-help suggest that such interventions might be more useful as an additional therapeutic tool rather than as a standalone intervention (Twomey et al, 2014). Finally, clinicians working in mainstream mental health services are more receptive towards using computers as an adjunct to face-to-face therapy rather than as a standalone intervention (Stallard, Richardson, & Velleman, 2010;Wangberg, Gammon, & Spitznogle, 2007;Whitfield & Williams, 2004).…”

Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of psychiatric illness

“…In an RCT, post-intervention evaluation showed a significantly higher reduction in symptoms among patients who completed the program than among wait-listed controls. 29 A majority of users found this program as acceptable as in-person CBT, stating that they were more likely to continue using MoodGYM over time. 29 …”

“…29 A majority of users found this program as acceptable as in-person CBT, stating that they were more likely to continue using MoodGYM over time. 29 …”

“…[16][17][18]24,[28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40] In Box 3, we have highlighted several programs. An additional program, OCFighter, is described in detail in Box 4.…”

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Primary Care: a Meta-analysis

“…Moreover, the format of support that can be offered alongside computerized/online cCBT can vary widely [e.g. telephone calls, emails, comments on a private forum, one-to-one sessions (45)]. Therefore, future research should be directed towards determining how differing types of practitioner support and differing support formats impact upon the effectiveness of computerized/ online CBT in primary care settings.…”