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Effectiveness of bibliotherapy self-help for depression with varying levels of telephone helpline support

Bilich, Linda L., Deane, Frank P., Phipps, Andrew B., Barisic, Marcella, Gould, Grahame·2008·Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
DOI 10.1002/cpp.562
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The effectiveness of a cognitive behavioural bibliotherapy self‐help package, with varied levels of telephone support, delivered through a mental health telephone service was examined with 84 mildly to moderately depressed adults. The study compared the changes in depressive symptoms of three groups: control, self help with minimal contact and self‐help with telephone assistance. Both the minimal contact and the assisted self‐help groups had significant reductions in their levels of depression compared with the control group. Treatment gains were maintained at a 1‐month follow‐up. The potential of self‐help resources such as this to be successfully disseminated and delivered through a national mental health telephone information service is discussed. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • Bibliotherapy operates in a way similar to therapist-led interventions, as books or manuals incorporate psychotherapeutic principles aimed at increasing awareness of negative emotions, providing coping strategies, and encouraging practical application.

    “It operates in a way similar to therapist-led interventions, as books or manuals incorporate psychotherapeutic principles aimed at increasing individuals’ awareness of negative emotions, providing effective coping strategies, and encouraging the practical application of these methods in daily life (18, 19).”

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Authors
Bilich, L. L., Deane, F. P., Phipps, A. B., Barisic, M., & Gould, G.
Affiliations
University of Wollongong (AU)
Corresponding author
Deane, Frank P.
ORCID
Deane, Frank P.
Venue
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-03
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
61-74
ISSN
  • 1063-3995 (ISSN-L)
  • 1099-0879
DOI
10.1002/cpp.562
OpenAlex
W1974720942
Cited by
66
References
10
Citations by year
2025: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 10
FWCI
5.62
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 39 d)
Locations
  • Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Online (University of Wollongong) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Keywords
bibliotherapy, self-help, depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, medication adherence, maintenance therapy
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Analysis of Variance, Australia, Bibliotherapy, Depressive Disorder, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Compliance, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Self-Help Groups, Severity of Illness Index, Social Support, Hotlines, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult

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