depressive complaints gloom
Conditions
Interventions
The online self-help course is based on the self-help book "The stories we live
by," and makes use of integrative reminiscence (life review). The intervention
consists of six modules over 12 weeks.
Sponsors
Universiteit Twente
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age * 40 - The presence of mild to moderate depressive complaints (CES-D score * 10).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -The presence of severe depressive complaints according to the M.I.N.I. -A moderate or high risk of suicidality according to the M.I.N.I. -Recently started with medication therapy for somberheids complaints (3 months ago). -Receiving an ongoing psychological (self-help) treatment for depressive complaints. -Not enough time to follow the course well. -Poor mastery of the Dutch language (read or learning difficulties). -No email address or no access to the internet.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is reduction of depressive symptoms, measured with the CES-D. Depressive symptoms are measured at baseline and 3, 6 and 12 months after baseline. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcomes are improvements in health status (measured by the EQ-VAS, subjective health and functional limitations), positive mental health (measured by the MHC-SF), vitality (measured by the vitality subscale of the MOS SF-36), mastery (measured with the Pearlin Mastery Scale) and social support (measured by the SSL-12-I), and a reduction of loneliness (measured with the loneliness Scale). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed