A pilot research project into the use of online resources for low mood and anxiety in the voluntary sector

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Depression, anxiety; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN71327173
• Lead Sponsor: Glasgow Institute of Psychosocial Interventions (GIPSI) (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 21 August 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 16 and above
2. Living in the UK
3. Currently experiencing significant anxiety and or low mood as indicated by a nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score above 10 or a seven-item PHQ (PHQ-7) score above 10
4. Have online access and an active email address
5. Wish to work in this way to address their difficulties

Exclusion Criteria

1. No access to broadband internet, soundcard and speakers either at home or the local library
2. Cannot read/understand the written and audio content
3. Active suicidal intent (as defined by a score of 2 or more on the suicide item questionnaire)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) score at 4 months<br>2. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) score at 4 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Work And Social Adjustment Scale (WASAS)<br>2. Single item satisfaction scale<br>3. Four-items assessing mental health literacy<br><br>All outcomes will be measured at 6 weeks and 4 months.