Computerized cognitive-behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression: a practical solution to the shortage of trained therapists

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 con...

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Published in:Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing 2004-10, Vol.11 (5), p.508-513
Main Authors: VAN DEN BERG, S., SHAPIRO, D. A., BICKERSTAFFE, D., CAVANAGH, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
anxiety
Anxiety Disorders - nursing
Beating the Blues
Cognitive Therapy - methods
cognitive-behaviour therapy
Community Mental Health Services
computerized cognitive-behaviour therapy
computerized therapy
depression
Depressive Disorder - nursing
England
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Patient Care Team
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Therapy, Computer-Assisted - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1351-0126
1365-2850
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2850.2004.00745.x