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Veteran Peer-Assisted Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Peer-assisted computerized CBT and Enhanced usual care for Depression. Completed, enrolled 330 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The investigators will conduct a randomized clinical trial of Peer-Supported cCBT versus enhanced usual care (EUC) for 330 patients with new episodes of depression in primary care at three VA sites and their associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients in the PS-cCBT intervention will receive usual depression care and will also receive: 1) access to Beating the Blues (BTB), an online cCBT program, 2) support of a peer specialists for 12 weeks, 3) a copy of the Depression Helpbook by Wayne Katon and colleagues
Patients randomized to EUC will receive the following enhancements: 1) patient education regarding the symptoms of depression and evidence-based depression treatments, 2) a copy of the Depression Helpbook by Wayne Katon and colleagues 3) information about how to access local VA mental health depression treatment resources (groups, individual psychotherapy, etc), and 4) bi-weekly study mailings with depression management tips.