Online group cognitive behavioural therapy for South African university students with depression and anxiety

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN47089643
• Lead Sponsor: Stellenbosch University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-10-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 November 2023
• Study Completion: 2024-05-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 210

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years or older
2. Enrolled as an undergraduate student at one of the target institutions
3. Provide Informed Consent
4. Access to the internet to join the online group
5. Report mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression and/or anxiety (taken as a symptom threshold of 10 or above on both scales)

Exclusion Criteria

1. No internet availability
2. Students who report active suicidality with intent will be referred to appropriate campus-based crises services, national suicide helplines, and any additional referral sites specified by the local administration
3. Students who do not have at least mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression and/or anxiety will also be excluded but given advice about how to access informational resources about mental health, and will not be followed up

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified