A new study at Hebrew University examined the effects of guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, focusing on the therapeutic alliance and attachment styles.
May 20 2024Hebrew University of Jerusalem The study found significant improvements in depression and insomnia symptoms over time. These findings deepen our understanding of how depression can be treated through internet-based interventions, underscoring the crucial role of the therapeutic alliance and the wider benefits of this form of therapy.
Participants for the study were recruited through ads for a free trial and underwent screening, including online surveys and a phone interview. Thirty-nine participants, mostly female , with an average age of 37.9 years, were included. The internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program consisted of six modules covering psychoeducation, cognitive work, behavioral activation, challenging thoughts, optional cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, and relapse prevention.
The study also addressed the role of attachment styles in internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, with results indicating that avoidant attachment style scores improved significantly during internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, whereas anxious attachment did not show significant improvement.
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