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Pilot CBT trial for anxiety in alcohol use disorders treatment
- Authors:
- FIELDER Andrea Louise, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 8(4), 2015, pp.179-192.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper tests the effectiveness of a self-directed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) booklet allowing immediate access to treatment for anxiety during alcohol use disorder (AUD) interventions. Design/methodology/approach: Parallel pilot randomised controlled trial: 69 individuals in AUD treatment, continued to receive treatment alone (control: n=29) or in addition, a self-directed, four week CBT booklet to manage anxiety (intervention: n=40). Primary outcome measures were changes in state (SAnx) and trait anxiety (TAnx) at four weeks. Secondary outcome measures were changes in adaptive (ACop), maladaptive (MCop) coping and quality of life (QoL, physical (PHQoL), psychological (PSQoL), social (SQoL), environment (EQoL)) at four weeks. Findings: Participants had significantly higher SAnx and TAnx baseline scores compared to the general population. There were no statistically significant group changes in SAnx or TAnx. Control group allocation predicted improvement in ACop, MCop, PHQoL, PSQoL and SQoL; CBT group allocation predicted improvement in EQoL. All effect sizes were small to moderate. Percentage of book completion did not determine changes in anxiety, coping or quality of life. Originality/value: A four week self-directed CBT booklet did not significantly reduce anxiety during AUD treatment. Larger sample sizes will determine the most suitable treatment delivery mode for this type of CBT. (Edited publisher abstract)
The road to recovery
- Author:
- GRIFFITHS Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.11.09, 2009, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The pressures of modern social work have caused anxiety and depression among some staff. Five useful tips are provided to help overcome this. The tips are: how to spot signs of depression and anxiety, what can be done to help yourself, how to deal with depression at work, external help and keeping yourself well.
Self-help books for people with depression: a scoping review
- Authors:
- RICHARDSON Rachel, RICHARDS David A, BARKHAM Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 17(5), October 2008, pp.543-552.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
A scoping review was conducted to identify the number of self-help books for people with depression or mixed anxiety and depression that are available in the UK and to describe their principle characteristics. After the books were located data were extracted that included descriptive information (including the psychological approach used), readability statistics and popularity measures. Data were
Efficacy of self-help manuals for anxiety disorders in primary care: a systematic review
- Authors:
- van BOEIJEN Christine A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Family Practice, 22(2), April 2005, pp.192-196.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in general practice and are usually treated with drug therapy, resulting in possible adverse effects, relapse after discontinuation and risk of dependency. In contrast, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is usually tolerated well and shows a small tendency to relapse, but requires extensive therapist involvement. Self-help manuals have been developed as a cost effective modification of CBT. This review examines the effectiveness of self-help manuals for the treatment of anxiety disorders, and their potential use in primary care.
Stress, anxiety, depression: a practical workbook
- Authors:
- SIMMONS Martin, DAW Peter
- Publisher:
- Winslow
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 169p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bicester
Contains a selection of self-help programmes for people who suffer from anxiety, depression and the effects of stress. Outlines the skills required to solve personal problems, and uses exercises and programmes to help in the development of these skills.
Adolescent help-seeking for psychological distress, depression, and anxiety using an Internet program
- Authors:
- BRADLEY Kristina L., ROBINSON Lynne M., BRANNEN Cyndi L.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 14(1), 2012, pp.23-34.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study investigated what adolescents want in an Internet-based self-help program (IBSHP) for psychological distress, in order to encourage them to use the IBSHP to help themselves. Thirteen adolescents aged 15 to 18, residing in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada, participated in the Feeling Better programme and then completed a one hour telephone interview, answering questions based on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). Analysis was used to identify three themes in the interviews. ‘Effectiveness’ represented the usefulness of the IBSHP components and the role of credibility. ‘Privacy allows control over disclosure’ described the IBSHP's provision of a private space in which to seek help. ‘Capacity to seek help’ described the convenience and accessibility of having an online programme and the importance of motivation and awareness of the programme. These themes reflect the TPB: ‘effectiveness’ reflecting ‘attitudes’, ‘privacy allows control over disclosure’ reflecting ‘subjective norms’ and ‘capacity to seek help’ reflecting ‘perceived behavioural control’. Implications for practice are discussed.
Efficacy, cost-effectiveness and acceptability of self-help interventions for anxiety disorders: systematic review
- Authors:
- LEWIS Catrin, PEARCE Jennifer, BISSON Jonathan I.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 200(1), January 2012, pp.15-21.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Self-help interventions for psychiatric disorders are a popular alternative to therapist-administered psychological therapies, offering increased access to cost-effective treatment. This review aimed to determine the efficacy, cost-effectiveness and acceptability of self-help interventions for anxiety disorders. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of self-help interventions for anxiety disorders
Supported, service-user led, computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) self-help clinics
- Authors:
- CAVANAGH Kate, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 10(4), 2011, pp.225-233.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
An attempt to expand the availability of psychological treatments for anxiety and depression is underway. Interventions include supported self-help programs based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles such as computerised CBT (CCBT) for mild-to-moderate depression, phobia, and panic. This paper describes innovative third sector, service-user led CCBT clinics commissioned within
Internet-based trials and the creation of health consumers
- Authors:
- ADVOCAT Jenny, LINDSAY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Social Science and Medicine, 70(3), February 2010, pp.485-492.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The authors begin by reviewing the literature on internet-based randomised controlled trials for mental health problems and go on to outline the development of a treatment for panic disorder. Data was taken from a series of five trials which included a comparison of two treatments: internet based therapy consisting of an information-based website used in conjunction with an email therapist, and face to face therapy. The analysis was based on 18 months of observation and in-depth interviews with 10 trial participants and 8 trialists in Victoria, Australia. Only participants who had completed 12 weeks involvement with the trial were invited to a qualitative interview. Participants were positioned as active health consumers and approached the trial as they would other self-help practices. They were encouraged to be both “good consumers” and good participants”. High levels of individual responsibility were assumed and accepted, with participants approaching the trials reflexively and searching for information and strategies they could employ while building their health literacy on panic disorder. The researchers set the parameters of the treatment and interaction, but over time the participants increasingly chose the extent to which they complied with their defined role. The authors conclude that for the participants the trial was just one treatment option but it was a compelling example of contemporary health consumption.
Developing an accessible and effective public mental health programme for members of the general public
- Authors:
- TINNING Lucy J. B., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 8(2), June 2009, pp.26-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This study compared attendance, effectiveness and characteristics of participants self-referring to six psycho-educational Saturday workshops offered to the general public over one year in south east London. The non-diagnostic titles of these free workshops were self-confidence, stress, sleep, relationships, happiness and anger and over one quarter attendees had not contacted their GP before with mental health issues. Highest attendances were to the sleep, self-confidence and anger workshops and participants reported feeling less distressed and depressed when asked one month after attendance. These results show that monthly day-long workshops with non diagnostic titles can attract large numbers of the general public on a regular basis and provided access to effective, evidence based psychological treatment in the community. They also proved an effective means, by word of mouth, of promoting mental health. The authors suggest these CBT-based psycho-educational workshops could be incorporated into the Improving Access to Psychological Treatments (IATP) program ongoing in the United Kingdom and would meet an un-met need of those reluctant to seek help and also serve to prevent problems developing a more chronic course, particularly in those in the early stages of depression where symptoms are often undetectable.