Online Treatments for Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care
Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression focused on measuring Depression, Anxiety, Primary care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internet, Support groups, Technology assisted
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-75 Years of age.
- Current major depression, panic, and/or generalized anxiety disorder on PRIME-MD.
- At least a moderate level of mood and/or anxiety symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 10 or a GAD-7 ≥ 10).
- Not receiving treatment for a mood or anxiety disorder from a mental health specialist.
- Has a telephone, e-mail address, and reliable access to the Internet.
- Stable medical condition and life expectancy greater than one year.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active suicidal ideation or psychotic disorder.
- History of bipolar disorder.
- Alcohol dependence or other substance abuse disorder within the past three months.
- Plans to leave present source of care over the following year.
- Non-English speaking, illiterate, or having a visual or auditory barrier limiting ability to participate in telephone assessments, interventions, or provide signed, informed consent.
Sites / Locations
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Computerized CBT + Internet Support Group
Computerized CBT Alone
Usual Care
Guided patient access to Beating the Blues plus access to a moderated ISG where patients will be able to communicate confidentially to receive and provide advice and peer-support from other study participants (CCBT+ISG; N=300).
Guided patient access to Beating the Blues, a proven-effective, on-line 8-session CCBT program approved for use in the United Kingdom (CCBT-alone; N=300).
Primary care physicians' "usual care" for mood and anxiety disorders (UC; N=100).