None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research is to test a new online treatment for anxiety and depression. Many different treatment options are available to help people manage anxiety and depression. This new treatment is based on a psychological treatment called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has proven to be effective in face-to-face treatment. In this study, we are interested in testing the acceptability, satisfaction, and outcomes from this therapy when delivered in an online delivery format. We’re also interesting in learning from participants how we can improve the ACT Course.
Interventions
The ACT Course (the intervention) is comprised of five modules delivered online over 8 weeks. Each module takes up to 30mins to complete. The intervention provides psychoeducation about the nature of anxiety and depression, identification of personal values and related goals, acceptance as an alternative to control, cognitive distancing (defusion), and mindfulness. The ACT Course contains interactive exercises, activities between modules, meditation audio activities and illustrations. It also in
The ACT Course (the intervention) is comprised of five modules delivered online over 8 weeks. Each module takes up to 30mins to complete. The intervention provides psychoeducation about the nature of anxiety and depression, identification of personal values and related goals, acceptance as an alternative to control, cognitive distancing (defusion), and mindfulness. The ACT Course contains interactive exercises, activities between modules, meditation audio activities and illustrations. It also includes optional weekly contact with a registered clinical psychologist over the phone or via private secure message, to support and apply understanding the of the treatment content, encouragement to complete activities when motivation is low, and monitoring of symptoms. The online platform monitors module engagement and questionnaire completion, and the psychologist is able to offer assistance to complete the intervention.
Sponsors
Macquarie University
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
(a) Australian resident (b) Are aged 18 years or older (c) Report primary difficulties with anxiety and/or depression
Exclusion criteria
(a) Actively suicidal or unable to keep themselves safe (b) Living outside of Australia (c) Unable to read and understand English.
Outcome results
None listed