Internet-delivered Interventions for Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Workplace

Summary

The research will utilise an open feasibility parallel groups trial to examine the impact of novel internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions for stress, anxiety, and depression compared to treatment as usual (face to face counselling and psychotherapy) in an employment context. Participants will consist of employees accessing services provided by employee assistance programmes (EAP) provided at the European headquarters of a large technology organisation.

Conditions

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Space from Depression

The structure and content of the programme modules follow evidence-based principles of CBT for the treatment of depression and anxiety (NICE, 2006, 2011, 2014). The treatment comprises cognitive, emotional and behavioural components. The treatment is delivered on a Web 2.0 platform using media-rich interactive content. Each module is structured in an identical way and incorporates introductory quizzes, videos, informational content, interactive activities, as well as homework suggestions and summaries. In addition, personal stories and accounts from other clients are incorporated into the presentation of the material.

BEHAVIORAL

Space from Anxiety

The structure and content of the programme modules follow evidence-based principles of CBT for the treatment of depression and anxiety (NICE, 2006, 2011, 2014). The treatment comprises cognitive, emotional and behavioural components. The treatment is delivered on a Web 2.0 platform using media-rich interactive content. Each module is structured in an identical way and incorporates introductory quizzes, videos, informational content, interactive activities, as well as homework suggestions and summaries. In addition, personal stories and accounts from other clients are incorporated into the presentation of the material.

BEHAVIORAL

Space from Stress

The structure and content of the programme modules follow evidence-based principles of CBT for the treatment of depression and anxiety (NICE, 2006, 2011, 2014).The treatment is delivered on a Web 2.0 platform using media-rich interactive content. Each module is structured in an identical way and incorporates introductory quizzes, videos, informational content, interactive activities, as well as homework suggestions and summaries. In addition, personal stories and accounts from other clients are incorporated into the presentation of the material.

BEHAVIORAL

Face-to-face counselling

Face-to-face counselling

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Silver Cloud Health

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Derek Richards, PhD · SilverCloud Health

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

85 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2018-09-11

Primary Completion

2019-03-01

Completion

2019-06-01

Countries

• Ireland

Study Locations