Internet-delivered Psychodynamic Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Internet-delivered Psychodynamic Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The overall aim of this study is to develop and test a psychodynamic Internet-delivered psychological treatment for patients with major depression and/or anxiety disorders and compare its efficacy to an active control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety disorder, Depressive Disorder NOS or Anxiety Disorder NOS
• 10 or higher on the PHQ-9 or on the GAD-7 at pre-treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Primary diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Severe psychiatric condition (e.g. psychosis or bipolar disorder)
• Alcohol abuse (more than 16 on the AUDIT)
• Suicidal (measured in diagnostic interview)
• Changed medication during the last three months