Clinical Outcomes of a Digital Mental Health Intervention for Moderate/Severe Depression and Anxiety

A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Digital Mental Health Intervention for Moderate/Severe Depression and Anxiety

A digital mental health intervention (BetterHelp, Mountain View, CA) provides users with access to online therapy care for treatment of depression and anxiety. This feasibility randomized controlled trial compares clinical outcomes of an intervention group, who will enroll in the digital mental health platform, to a control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 years or older
• Has moderate or severe baseline anxiety or depression, as defined by GAD-7 ≥ 10 or PHQ-9 ≥ 10, respectively
• Based in the US
• Fluent in the English language
• Has an email account to receive and complete online surveys
• Has access to a smartphone, tablet or computer
• Able to understand and provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months
• Has no or mild baseline anxiety or depression, as defined by GAD-7 < 10 and PHQ-9 < 10, respectively