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View article: Efficacy of standalone smartphone apps for mental health: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy of standalone smartphone apps for mental health: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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View article: Persuasive Design in a Digital Mindfulness Intervention: A Randomized Trial of a Skill-Based Achievement System and Automated Peer Encouragement
Persuasive Design in a Digital Mindfulness Intervention: A Randomized Trial of a Skill-Based Achievement System and Automated Peer Encouragement Open
Adherence to digital health interventions remains a persistent challenge, limiting their effectiveness and motivating the need for scalable strategies that promote sustained engagement. This randomized controlled trial investigated whether…
View article: Internet-based indicated prevention of anxiety and depression disorder onset three-arm randomized clinical trial
Internet-based indicated prevention of anxiety and depression disorder onset three-arm randomized clinical trial Open
Preventing mental disorders is important to avoiding clinical conditions. This study evaluated the efficacy of internet-based indicated prevention for anxiety and depressive disorders. In a three-arm randomized controlled trial, 566 adults…
View article: Psychological intervention in individuals with subthreshold depression: individual participant data meta-analysis of treatment effects and moderators
Psychological intervention in individuals with subthreshold depression: individual participant data meta-analysis of treatment effects and moderators Open
Background It remains unclear which individuals with subthreshold depression benefit most from psychological intervention, and what long-term effects this has on symptom deterioration, response and remission. Aims To synthesise psychologic…
View article: Efficacy of a Self-Guided Internet Intervention With Optional On-Demand Feedback Versus Digital Psychoeducation on Sleep Hygiene for University Students With Insomnia: Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of a Self-Guided Internet Intervention With Optional On-Demand Feedback Versus Digital Psychoeducation on Sleep Hygiene for University Students With Insomnia: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (iCBT-I) provides flexibility but requires significant time and includes potentially challenging components such as sleep restriction therapy. This raises questions about …
View article: Patients’ perspectives on implementing fixed and flexible variants of blended therapy in routine care: A qualitative study of the project PSYCHOnlineTHERAPY
Patients’ perspectives on implementing fixed and flexible variants of blended therapy in routine care: A qualitative study of the project PSYCHOnlineTHERAPY Open
Objective Research on effective implementation options and key factors in blending face-to-face (FTF) psychotherapy with online treatment elements (i.e., blended therapy, BT) remains limited. This study aimed to explore patients’ experienc…
View article: Validation of a gender-specific binary depression screening version (GIDS-15) in two German samples
Validation of a gender-specific binary depression screening version (GIDS-15) in two German samples Open
Objective Findings from depression research increasingly suggest a gender-dependent clinical appearance of relevant symptoms. At the same time, there is a lack of gender-sensitive screening procedures in clinical practice to better identif…
View article: Experiences with a guided trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention: a qualitative study of youth’s perspectives
Experiences with a guided trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention: a qualitative study of youth’s perspectives Open
Introduction: Research on internet-interventions for youth with post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) is limited, despite promising results in adults. A non-randomised feasibility study of a therapist-guided trauma-focused internet- and mo…
View article: Research Review: Help‐seeking intentions, behaviors, and barriers in college students – a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Research Review: Help‐seeking intentions, behaviors, and barriers in college students – a systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Background The prevalence of mental health problems among college students has increased over the past decade. Even when mental health services are available, many students still struggle to access these services. This systematic review an…
View article: Negative effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: Psychometric evaluation of an insomnia-specific extension for the Negative Effect Questionnaire
Negative effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: Psychometric evaluation of an insomnia-specific extension for the Negative Effect Questionnaire Open
The observed prevalence rates of insomnia-specific negative effects highlight the need to assess the negative effects of CBT-I with an insomnia-specific instrument. The CFA suggests that the 24-item NEQ-Insomnia is a valid instrument, suit…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators of Sleep Restriction Therapy in Internet‐Delivered <scp>CBT</scp> ‐I: A Qualitative Content Analysis and the Development of a Treatment Path Model
Barriers and Facilitators of Sleep Restriction Therapy in Internet‐Delivered <span>CBT</span> ‐I: A Qualitative Content Analysis and the Development of a Treatment Path Model Open
Sleep Restriction Therapy (SRT) is a core component of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT‐I). Yet, adherence to SRT can be a major challenge for patients. As this challenge is evident in conventional face‐to‐face therapy, it r…
View article: Efficacy of the internet-based intervention “Cultivating our resilience” (CORE) for improving resilience and coping strategies in university students: A randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of the internet-based intervention “Cultivating our resilience” (CORE) for improving resilience and coping strategies in university students: A randomized controlled trial Open
The college stage is marked by high prevalence of mental disorders, particularly anxiety, low mood, and substance abuse. Despite this, many affected students do not receive treatment, underscoring the need for preventive strategies. In res…
View article: Does Telephone Coaching Improve Farmers' Mental Health in the Long Term? Results of the 12- and 18-month Follow-Up of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
Does Telephone Coaching Improve Farmers' Mental Health in the Long Term? Results of the 12- and 18-month Follow-Up of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Farmers and related professionals are at risk of depression due to laborious work requirements, financial challenges, seasonal working conditions, high residence in under-resourced areas, and low help-seeking behavior. This study aimed to …
View article: Leveraging Visual Analytics and Diverse Datasets for Proactive Pandemic Surveillance: A One Health Approach
Leveraging Visual Analytics and Diverse Datasets for Proactive Pandemic Surveillance: A One Health Approach Open
The primary objectives of this project are to use a variety of datasets and visual analytics methods to gain insights into and deal with any prospective pandemic. Our focus is on early detection and prompt public health actions, achieved b…
View article: The relationships between sporadic and repetitive non-suicidal self-injury and mental disorders among first-year college students: results from the World Mental Health International College Student Initiative
The relationships between sporadic and repetitive non-suicidal self-injury and mental disorders among first-year college students: results from the World Mental Health International College Student Initiative Open
Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with mental disorders, yet work regarding the direction of this association is inconsistent. We examined the prevalence, comorbidity, time–order associations with mental disorders, a…
View article: Psychological interventions to prevent the onset of major depression in adults: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Psychological interventions to prevent the onset of major depression in adults: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis Open
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View article: Network meta-analysis examining efficacy of components of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
Network meta-analysis examining efficacy of components of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia Open
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is recommended as first-line treatment for insomnia. CBT-I is a multi-component intervention comprising psychoeducation, sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive, and relaxation thera…
View article: A systematic review of predictors and moderators of treatment outcomes in internet- and mobile-based interventions for depression
A systematic review of predictors and moderators of treatment outcomes in internet- and mobile-based interventions for depression Open
This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence on predictors and moderators of treatment outcomes in internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) for depression, informing personalized care. A systematic search across PubMed, PsycI…
View article: BEST FOR CAN – bringing empirically supported treatments to children and adolescents after child abuse and neglect: update to the study protocol
BEST FOR CAN – bringing empirically supported treatments to children and adolescents after child abuse and neglect: update to the study protocol Open
Background: The implementation trial BESTFORCAN aims to evaluate the dissemination of Trauma-Focused Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents in Germany with posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) after child abuse and negle…
View article: Feasibility of a trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention for youth with posttraumatic stress symptoms
Feasibility of a trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention for youth with posttraumatic stress symptoms Open
Background: Many youth with posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) do not receive evidence-based care. Internet- and Mobile-Based Interventions (IMIs) comprising evidence-based trauma-focused components can address this gap, but research is …
View article: A Universal Digital Stress Management Intervention for Employees: Randomized Controlled Trial with Health-Economic Evaluation
A Universal Digital Stress Management Intervention for Employees: Randomized Controlled Trial with Health-Economic Evaluation Open
Background Stress is highly prevalent and known to be a risk factor for a wide range of physical and mental disorders. The effectiveness of digital stress management interventions has been confirmed; however, research on its economic merit…