gloom low mood
Conditions
Interventions
Moodbuster Lite is a four-week online self-help course based on cognitive
behavioral therapy that consists of three lessons and a smartphone application
used to keep track of one's mood. The interve
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 years or older 2. Self-reported desire to improve one*s mood
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Not willing to sign the informed consent form 2. No adequate written proficiency in the Dutch language 3. No valid e-mail address or a computer with internet access 4. Does not possess a smartphone 5. A score of 15 or higher on the PHQ-9 (indicating moderate to severe levels of depression that warrant more serious treatment) 6. A score of 1 or higher on item 9 of the PHQ-9, indicating that this participant thought of suicide at least several times during the past two weeks.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is adherence, measured as intervention completion, and number of mood registrations. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are motivation (motivation for following the course and motivation to continue using the course), the relationship with the virtual coach (acceptance of the virtual coach and working alliance), and feasibility (system usability, user satisfaction, mood ratings, mental health status, and performed activities). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed