Computerized cognitive–behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression: a practical solution to the shortage of trained therapists
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Computerized cognitive–behaviour therapy (CCBT) programmes have been developed to help meet the enormous need for evidence‐based psychological treatment of common mental health problems in the context of a severe shortage of trained therapists to meet that need. Randomized controlled trials have confirmed the efficacy of such programmes. We present the experience of a community mental health team (CMHT) resource centre with one such programme, Beating the Blues, together with outcome data on a small sample of its clients. We conclude that experience and data, taken together, demonstrate the practical benefits of CCBT in routine practice.
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- Authors
- VAN DEN BERG, S., SHAPIRO, D. A., BICKERSTAFFE, D., & CAVANAGH, K.
- Affiliations
- University of Leeds (GB)
- Venue
- Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2004-09-22
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 508-513
- ISSN
- 1351-0126 (ISSN-L)
- 1365-2850
- OpenAlex
- W2047625706
- Cited by
- 64
- References
- 14
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 3
- FWCI
- 5.60
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- figshare.com
- Locations
- Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
- 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
- anxiety, depression, therapist shortage, community mental health teams, routine practice, treatment outcomes
- MeSH terms
- Aged, Anxiety Disorders, Community Mental Health Services, Depressive Disorder, England, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Care Team, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Treatment Outcome
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