Cited by 48Digital Mental Health InterventionsAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesStuttering Research and Treatment

Online CBT II: A Phase I trial of a standalone, online CBT treatment program for social anxiety in stuttering

Helgadóttir, Fjóla Dögg, Menzies, Ross G., Onslow, Mark, Packman, Ann, O'Brian, Sue·2009·Behaviour Change

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Abstract This paper introduces a novel approach to internet treatment for social anxiety. The goal of this treatment was to address key limitations of current standalone treatments (Helgadottir, Menzies, Onslow, Packman, & O'Brian, 2009). The ‘computer psychologist’ designed for this study used fully automated, prewritten individualised sample answers in order to simulate a human–human interaction through a human–computer interface. Two males who sought treatment for stuttering and met the diagnosis for social phobia according to the DSM-IV and ICD-10 criteria were selected for this study. After receiving the treatment, both users no longer met criteria for social phobia. Also, significant improvements were observed on other psychometric tests, including measures of unhelpful cognitions, behavioural avoidance, quality of life, and low mood. The quality of the interaction appeared to be similar to face-to-face therapy, indicating that the ‘computer psychologist’ established an effective therapeutic relationship, and the automated techniques used were sufficiently engaging to prompt users to log on regularly and complete the treatment program.

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Authors
Helgadóttir, F. D., Menzies, R. G., Onslow, M., Packman, A., & O'Brian, S.
Affiliations
The University of Sydney (AU)
Corresponding author
Helgadóttir, Fjóla Dögg
Venue
Behaviour Change
Published
2009-12-01
Volume
26
Issue
4
Pages
254-270
ISSN
  • 0813-4839 (ISSN-L)
  • 2049-7768
OpenAlex
W1996513996
Cited by
48
References
43
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 2
FWCI
1.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Behaviour Change (publishedVersion)
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 › Stuttering Research and Treatment
Keywords
internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, social anxiety, stuttering, social anxiety disorder, human-computer interaction, therapeutic relationship, avoidance behavior, quality of life, depressive mood, internet-delivered treatment

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