Reach, uptake, and psychological outcomes of two publicly funded internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programs in Ontario, Canada: an observational study
In conclusion, iCBT programs show promise for engaged participants with varying levels of severity in anxiety and depression symptoms. Future iterations of iCBT should consider adopting a broad entry criterion to iCBT programming to increase accessibility, especially for those with severe symptoms, alongside integrated intake care pathways, and potential payment structure adjustments for iCBT service providers. Taken all together, these factors could temper high dropout rates post-intake assessment. This evaluation underscores the potential and value of digital mental health interventions for individuals with mild to severe anxiety or depression symptoms, emphasizing the importance of addressing participant dropout.
Authors
- Megan Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2413-1406)
- Anne O’Riordan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1095-9683)
- Blanca Bolea-Alamañac (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6308-2731)
- Mina Tadrous (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1911-6129)
- Cherry Chu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4072-0083)
- Serena Thapar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9991-8951)
- Marisa Leon-Carlyle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5515-3109)
- Paul A. Kurdyak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8115-7437)
- Rebecca Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3946-4035)
- Onil Bhattacharyya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5219-7288)
- Maggie Keresteci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9012-2211)
- Roz Fanaieyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9413-6866)
- Bilal Noreen Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2120-6019)
Institutions
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Women's College Hospital (CA)
- Ontario Stroke Network (CA)
- McGill University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Mental Health Systems
- Published
- 2024-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-024-00651-9
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05
Funders
- Women's College Hospital