Breast cancer survivors often lack post-treatment psychological care options. Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) has proven effective for depression and anxiety among survivors. Involving carers in iCBT can further encourage survivors and enhance the benefits they receive.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In recent years, exponential growth in digital innovations and internet access has provided opportunities to deliver health services at a much greater scale than previously possible. Evidence-based technology-enabled interventions can provide cost-effective, accessible, and resource-efficient solutions for addressing mental health issues. This study evaluated the first year of a supported digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) service provided by the national health service in Ireland, which has been accessible to individuals who receive a referral from one of five referring groups: General Practitioners, Primary Care Psychology, Counselling Primary Care, Community Mental Health, and Jigsaw (a nationwide youth mental health service).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Depression and anxiety symptoms are common among breast cancer survivors. Access to evidence-based psychological therapy remains a major challenge. Despite the proven effectiveness of internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) in reducing depression and anxiety, the research with cancer survivors is still limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Depression and anxiety are common problems among breast cancer survivors. Carer support is one of the most important determinants of women's psychological wellbeing. Survivors' distress can be alleviated by giving carers access to survivors' evidence-based treatment, which will help carers understand what survivors have been going through and help survivors feel more supported.
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