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Research evidence for e-hub programs
MoodGYM
A large number of studies have investigated the effectiveness of MoodGYM in different
settings and population groups. Overall, MoodGYM has been found to be effective in reducing symptoms
of depression and anxiety in the community, as well as among high school students in Australia.
A recent study by the Brain and Mind Research Institute at the University of Sydney
also found combined face-to-face cognitive behaviour therapy with MoodGYM was
more effective in treating anxiety compared to stand-alone MoodGYM
or face-to-face therapy.
» Research references
Sethi, S., Campbell, A. J., Ellis, L. A. The use of computerized
self-help packages to treat adolescent depression and anxiety. Journal
of Technology in Human Services 2010; 28:144-160. [Abstract]
Calear, A. L., Christensen, H., Mackinnon, A., Griffiths, K. M. & O'Kearney,
R. The YouthMood project: A cluster randomized controlled trial
of an online cognitive-behavioral program with adolescents. Journal
of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 2009; 77(6):1021-1032. [Abstract]
O'Kearney, R., Kang, K., Christensen, H. & Griffiths, K. A controlled
trial of a school-based internet program for reducing depressive symptoms
in adolescent girls. Depression & Anxiety 2009; 26(1):65-72.
[Abstract]
Mackinnon, A., Griffiths, K. & Christensen, H. Comparative randomised
trial of online cognitive-behavioural therapy and an information website
for depression: 12-month outcomes. British Journal of Psychiatry.
2008; 192:130-134. [Abstract]
O'Kearney, R., Gibson, M., Christensen, H. & Griffiths, K. Effects
of a cognitive-behavoural internet program on depression, vulnerability
to depression and stigma in adolescents males: A school based controlled
trial. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 2006; 35(1):43-54.[Abstract]
Christensen, H., Griffiths, K., Mackinnon, A. J. & Brittliffe, K. Online
randomized controlled trial of brief and full cognitive behaviour therapy
for depression. Psychological Medicine 2006; 36(12):1737-1746.[Abstract]
Christensen, H., Griffiths, K., Groves, C. & Korten, A. Free
range users and one hit wonders: Community users of an internet-based
cognitive behaviour therapy program. Australian and New Zealand
Journal of Psychiatry 2006; 40:59-62. [Abstract]
Griffiths, K. M., Christensen, H., Jorm, A. F., Evans, K. & Groves,
C. Effect of web-based depression literacy and cognitive-behavioural
therapy interventions on stigmatising attitudes to depression: Randomised
controlled trial. British Journal of Psychiatry 2004; 185:342-9.[Abstract]
Christensen, H., Griffiths, K., Korten, A., Brittliffe, K. & Groves,
C. A comparison of changes in anxiety and depression symptoms of
spontaneous users and trial participants of a cognitive behaviour therapy
website. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2004; 6(4):1-10.
[Abstract]
Christensen, H., Griffiths, K. & Jorm, A. F. Delivering depression
interventions using the internet: Positive results from a large randomised
controlled trial. British Medical Journal 2004; 328:1-5. [Full
Text]
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BluePages
In 2003, BluePages and MoodGYM were evaluated for effectiveness through a large
randomised controlled trial known as the BlueMood trial. Both sites were found
to be effective in lowering mental health symptoms of anxiety and depression
after a six-week intervention, and that BluePages results in lowered stigma.
In 2004, it was confirmed that these reductions persist at six months.
» Research references
Mackinnon, A., Griffiths, K. & Christensen, H. Comparative randomised
trial of online cognitive-behavioural therapy and an information website
for depression: 12-month outcomes. British Journal of Psychiatry.
2008; 192:130-134. [Abstract]
Griffiths, K. M., Christensen, H., Jorm, A. F., Evans, K. & Groves,
C. Effect of web-based depression literacy and cognitive-behavioural
therapy interventions on stigmatising attitudes to depression: Randomised
controlled trial. British Journal of Psychiatry 2004; 185:342-9.
[Abstract]
Christensen, H., Griffiths, K. & Jorm, A. F. Delivering depression
interventions using the internet: Positive results from a large randomised
controlled trial. British Medical Journal 2004; 328:1-5. [Full
Text]
Related publications
Donker, T., Griffiths, K. M., Cuijpers, P. & Christensen, H.
Psychoeducation
for depression, anxiety and psychological distress: A meta-analysis. BMC
Medicine 2009; 7(79). [
Abstract]
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BlueBoard
No studies have yet been published on the effectiveness of BlueBoard. However,
e-hub staff have conducted a systematic review of internet support groups for
depression. A closed internet support group (similar to BlueBoard) is currently
being evaluated as part of the WellBeing study.
» Research references
Griffiths, K., Calear, A. L. & Banfield, M. Internet support
groups (ISGS) and depression (1): Do ISGS reduce depressive symptoms? Journal
of Medical Internet Research. 2009; 11:e40. [Full
Text]
Griffiths, K., Calear, A. L., Banfield, M. & Tam, A. Internet
support groups (ISGS) and depression (2): What is known about depression
ISGS? Journal of Medical Internet Research 2009; 11:e41. [Full
Text]
Griffiths, K. M., Crisp, D., Christensen, H., Mackinnon, A. J., & Bennett, K.
The ANU WellBeing study: a protocol for a quasi-factorial randomised
controlled trial of the effectiveness of an Internet support group and an
automated Internet intervention for depression. BMC Psychiatry
2010; 10:20. [Full
Text]
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e-couch
The e-couch Depression program is currently being evaluated in two randomised
controlled trials (RCTs), and two RCTs are currently being undertaken for the
e-couch Anxiety and Worry Program (one to see if the program can prevent the
development of symptoms and one to see if the program can help reduce symptoms
in people who are already experiencing this kind of anxiety).
» Research references
Griffiths, K. M., Crisp, D., Christensen, H., Mackinnon, A. J., & Bennett,
K. The ANU WellBeing study: a protocol for a quasi-factorial randomised
controlled trial of the effectiveness of an Internet support group and an
automated Internet intervention for depression. BMC Psychiatry
2010; 10:20. [Full
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Christensen, H., Griffiths, K. M., Mackinnon, A., Kalia, K., Batterham,
P. J., Kenardy, J., et al. Protocol for a randomised controlled
trial investigating the effectiveness of an online e health application
for the prevention of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. BMC Psychiatry
2010; 10(25). [Full
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Christensen, H., Guastella, A. J., Mackinnon, A. J., Griffiths, K. M., Eagleson,
C., Batterham, P. J., et al. Protocol for a randomised controlled
trial investigating the effectiveness of an online e-health application
compared to attention placebo or sertraline in the treatment of generalised
anxiety disorder. Trials 2010; 11(48). [Full
Text]
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Beacon
An overview of the Beacon web portal has been published in the Medical Journal
of Australia.
» Research references
Christensen, H., Murray, K., Calear, A. L., Bennett, K., Bennett, A. & Griffiths,
K. M. Beacon: a web portal to high-quality mental health websites
for use by health professionals and the public. Medical Journal
of Australia 2010; 192(11): S40-S44. [Full
Text]
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