Abstract
Background
Despite its high prevalence, help-seeking for depression is low.
Aims
To assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 1-day cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) self-confidence workshops in reducing depression. Anxiety, self-esteem, prognostic indicators as well as access were also assessed.
Method
An open randomised controlled trial (RCT) waiting list control design with 12-week follow-up was used (trial registration: ISRCTN26634837). A total of 459 adult participants with depression (Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores of >= 14) self-referred and 382 participants (83%) were followed up.
Results
At follow-up, experimental and control participants differed significantly on the BDI, with an effect size of 0.55. Anxiety and self-esteem also differed. Of those who participated, 25% were GP non-consulters and 32% were from Black and minority ethnic groups. Women benefited more than men on depression scores. The intervention has a 90% chance of being considered cost-effective if a depression-free day is valued at 14.
Conclusions
Self-confidence workshops appear promising in terms of clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and access by difficult-to-engage groups.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 222-233 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | British Journal of Psychiatry |
Volume | 204 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2014 |
Keywords
- GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
- COST-EFFECTIVENESS
- PRIMARY-CARE
- UNMET NEED
- METAANALYSIS
- SYMPTOMS
- HELP
- SERVICES
- ACCESS