Online Treatment Program for Depression: Depression Online
Depression Online (DO) is an automated self-help program that consists of 12 evidence-based modules. Each participant will be required to complete one module per week over a 12-week period. The program will provide you with information about Depression and strategies on how to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour that contribute or maintain your Depressive Disorder.
We cannot promise or guarantee that you will receive any benefits from participating in this research. However, possible benefits may include you reporting a reduction in your depressive symptoms. Your contribution will be very helpful to our understanding about the thought processes in people who experience depression. This information will help us improve depression treatment for people who experience depression in the future.
To be eligible for participation you need to visit anxietyonline.org.au where you will be asked to create an account so that you can complete an online psychological assessment (e-PASS). After you have completed the assessment if you meet criteria for depression and fulfil other inclusion criteria (such as being 18 or above, residing in Australia and having access to the internet) you will be offered the opportunity to participate in the study. Participants will be randomly allocated to either a treatment group (immediate access to the Depression Online program) or a Waitlist Control group (access to the Depression Online program after 12 weeks).
If you have any questions or would like further information about this study please contact Associate Professor Britt Klein at bklein@swin.edu.au or Gabriel Notarianni.
UWS eTherapy Study
Have you ever used an internet therapy, or ‘e-therapy’, for anxiety or depression symptoms? If so, would you consider participating in a research study about e-therapy?
I am a 6th year Master of Psychology (Clinical) student at the University of Western Sydney, Australia and I am investigating the characteristics and motivations of recent e-therapy users.
Participation in the study will involve completing an online survey about e-therapy and about yourself. The questions will be about the type of e-therapies you are currently using or have used in the past, your reasons for using e-therapy and about your individual characteristics such as personality and demographic information.
To qualify, you need to be over 18 and use the internet at least once a week. You will not be asked to provide any details that would identify you – your participation will be completely anonymous. You can also opt out at any point during participation.
More detailed information about the study is on the first page of the link. Click on this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UWSetherapy to go to the first page of the survey, read the study information and then you can begin participating!
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Lifeline's Online Crisis Support Service trial
Lifeline's Online Crisis Support Chat Trial aims to
develop and test a prototype for translating Lifeline's 13 11 14 services into
the online environment.The Trial will represent Australia's first significant crisis support trial and provide the fully evaluated data to inform the future development of online services that support the Australian community.
Lifeline commenced a trial of Online Crisis Support Chat on 8 April originally for a 5 month period. It is now continuing as a limited delivery free service until 31 December 2011 between 7.30pm-10.30pm Monday to Thursday inclusive while Lifeline plans future delivery options.
For more information on the changes to Lifeline's Online Crisis Support Service please click here.
The Trial tests:
- the effectiveness of one-on-one online crisis support chat to support someone in crisis
- the efficacy of online crisis support chat in generating positive outcomes for contacts and enabling further pathways towards accessing mental health services
- the requirements (such as training, supervision, technical support) to apply consistent service processes against the Lifeline crisis support practice model in the delivery of online crisis support chat
- the resources required to deliver quality in service
- the effectiveness of the prototype in attracting people in the target groups defined through trial marketing and partnership opportunities.
Living Well Feeling Well Randomised Controlled Trial
Interested in improving your wellbeing?
Swinburne University's eTherapy Unit is currently running a research trial to test the effectiveness of Living Well Feeling Well (LWFW), an internet-based program designed to teach you skills to improve mental and physical wellbeing and help you cope with challenging situations.
People who have undergone interventions to improve their wellbeing, have been found through research studies, to increase their happiness, optimism, life satisfaction and productivity, and to experience fewer negative emotions such as anxiety and stress.
The research trial is open to adults 18 years or older, who have access to the internet. Participation will involve approximately 4 hours spread over a 3-month period to complete a number of internet-based surveys and the 3-week interactive LWFW program. You will receive free access to the program, which is a convenient and motivating way to enhance your wellbeing.
The trial is open until October 2011.
For more information, or to register, go to Living Well Feeling Well
NHMRC Depression and Alcohol Trial
Researchers at Swinburne University and Queensland University of Technology have combined forces to develop an evidence-based program to address issues around depression and alcohol misuse via the internet. By offering an effective treatment program online we hope to address issues around access while at the same time, help overcome some of the stigma associated with seeking face-to-face treatment for these conditions.
The purpose of the current study is to compare 3 different treatments that aim to give people the tools to overcome their depression and reduce their alcohol use. All groups will receive contact with a psychologist and access to strategies that will help them address their concerns around their depressed mood and alcohol consumption.
We are looking for people who are over 18 years old and currently drink more than 14 standard drinks per week who have regular and reliable access to the internet and are ready to make a change.
For more information, go to OnTrack.org.au
myCompass Research Study Trial
Using the latest technology, myCompass will bring you mental health and wellbeing tools to help you learn how to understand and manage your stress, worry and low mood.
You will be the first in Australia to use the myCompass program - a newly-developed internet and mobile phone based program - to learn how different situations affect you and how to stay positive despite life's ups and downs. You will also receive feedback about your stress, worry or low mood at the end of the research study.
People who take part in the myCompass PROJECT and complete all 3 questionnaires will be entered into a prize draw to win vouchers to the value of $500, $300 and $200.
To find and more and register please go to:
http://blackdoginstitute.force.com/resources/myCompass?ch=swin
