Effect of web-based depression literacy and cognitive–behavioural therapy interventions on stigmatising attitudes to depression

Kathleen M. Griffiths; Helen Christensen; Anthony F. Jorm; Kimberley Evans; Chloe Groves

doi:10.1192/bjp.185.4.342

journal article Oct 01, 2004

Effect of web-based depression literacy and cognitive–behavioural therapy interventions on stigmatising attitudes to depression

Kathleen M. Griffiths Helen Christensen

Anthony F. Jorm

Kimberley Evans Chloe Groves

British Journal of Psychiatry Vol. 185 No. 4 pp. 342-349 · Royal College of Psychiatrists

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Abstract

BackgroundLittle is known about the efficacy of educational interventions for reducing the stigma associated with depression.AimsTo investigate the effects on stigma of two internet depression sites.MethodA sample of 525 individuals with elevated scores on a depression assessment scale were randomly allocated to a depression information website (BluePages), a cognitive–behavioural skills training website (MoodGYM) or an attention control condition. Personal stigma (personal stigmatising attitudes to depression) and perceived stigma (perception of what most other people believe) were assessed before and after the intervention.ResultsRelative to the control, the internet sites significantly reduced personal stigma, although the effects were small. BluePages had no effect on perceived stigma and MoodGYM was associated with an increase in perceived stigma relative to the control. Changes in stigma were not mediated by changes in depression, depression literacy or cognitive–behavioural therapy literacy.ConclusionsThe internet warrants further investigation as a means of delivering stigma reduction programmes for depression.

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Published: Oct 01, 2004
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Kathleen M. Griffiths, Helen Christensen, Anthony F. Jorm, et al. (2004). Effect of web-based depression literacy and cognitive–behavioural therapy interventions on stigmatising attitudes to depression. British Journal of Psychiatry, 185(4), 342-349. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.185.4.342

Effect of web-based depression literacy and cognitive–behavioural therapy interventions on stigmatising attitudes to depression

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