Tailored Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Primary Care

Effectiveness Testing of a Tailored Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Treatment for Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Comorbid Problems

A tailored Internet-based cognitive-behavioural intervention is tested within a primary care clinic. Weekly measures of symptoms of depression and anxiety are obtained. Significant within-group effects are expected.

This Internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy intervention contains 8-10 text-based self-help modules in which 4 modules are fixed (the first three and the last) and the rest are "prescribed" following the diagnostic interview. These modules contain material on panic disorder, social phobia, stress management, assertiveness training, concentration, relaxation among other things.

The intervention is tested within a primary care clinic. Weekly measures of symptoms of depression and anxiety are obtained.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Symptoms of depression and anxiety

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe depression (based on interview)
• Severe psychiatric condition (e.g. psychosis or bipolar disorder)
• Suicidal (measured in diagnostic interview)