A Online-delivered Cognitive-behavioral Intervention for Dysfunctional Worry Related to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Dysfunctional Worry
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dysfunctional Worry focused on measuring Covid-19, internet-delivered, cognitive behavioral intervention
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA
The following 2 criteria must be met:
- Worrying about Covid-19 and its possible consequences (e.g. risk of getting ill, fear of death, economy, family, etc.) every day, often several times a day
- The worry about Covid-19 is perceived as difficult to control
In addition, at least one of the following negative consequences of worrying:
- The worry about Covid-19 takes so much time and energy that it is difficult to concentrate on anything else (work, family, hobbies, etc.)
- Trouble sleeping due to Covid-19 worries
- Constantly checking the news and social media to follow developments about Covid-19
- Marked loss of work productivity due to worries about Covid-19
- Difficulties finding joy in everyday situations because of worry about Covid-19
- ≥ 18 years of age
- Resident in Sweden
- Daily access to a computer or other device with internet connection
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
- Non Swedish speaking
- Severe depression, defined as >28 points on the MADRS-S
- Suicidal risk defined as 5 points or above on item 9 on the MADRS-S
- Family member in the same household who is included in the study
Sites / Locations
- Karolinska Institutet
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention: Online Cognitive-Behavioral intervention
Wait-list
The three-week intervention is a structured self-guided program without therapist support, administered via a secure web platform and organized in five brief modules. The treatment is provided through an encrypted online platform (login through BankID and double authentication) provided by the eHealth Core facility at Karolinska Institutet
The wait-list controlled composes of no intervention for three weeks. Participants randomized to the wait-list group will be crossed over to receive the Online Cognitive-Behavioral intervention after three weeks (post-treatment).