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A randomized controlled trial of Internet-delivered CBT and attention bias modification for early intervention of depression

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McDermott, Rebecca, Dozois, David J. A.·2019·Journal of Experimental Psychopathology

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The conceptualization and empirical knowledge base related to major depression has increased dramatically in recent years. We now have well-developed and validated models of depression from a range of theoretical perspectives. These models have significantly enhanced the development of effective treatments and preventative interventions. Although various prevention programs are available, Web-based protocols can enhance accessibility to evidence-based prevention programs. The current study involved a randomized controlled trial focused on the prevention and treatment of depression in high-risk first- and second-year undergraduate students. Three Internet-delivered preventative programs were compared: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT; MoodGym), attentional bias modification, and an active attentional control condition. Participants ( n = 350) completed symptom measurement pre- and post-intervention (6 weeks) and again at a 4-month follow-up, when they were also administered a structured diagnostic interview. Participants in the CBT condition showed more dramatic and continuous depressive symptom improvement between baseline and follow-up than did participants in the other two conditions. In addition, significantly fewer individuals in CBT condition met diagnostic criteria for major depression at follow-up than in the other conditions. These findings have important implications for future early intervention research and practice.

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Authors
McDermott, R., & Dozois, D. J. A.
Affiliations
Western University (CA)
Corresponding author
Dozois, David J. A.
Venue
Journal of Experimental Psychopathology
Published
2019-04-01
Volume
10
Issue
2
ISSN
2043-8087 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2949015066
Cited by
18
References
81
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 5 · 2019: 1
FWCI
1.98
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Journal of Experimental Psychopathology (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • Scholarship@Western (Western University) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Funders
University of Western Ontario, Academic Development Fund (Major Grants Competition), New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards
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 › Clinical Psychology › Psychological Treatments and Assessments
Keywords
depression prevention, early intervention, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, attentional bias modification, attentional control, MoodGYM, university students, vulnerable populations, depressive symptoms

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