Publications by authors named "Tanya Balakumar"
Article Synopsis
- A randomized controlled trial evaluated a new online psychological intervention called the Wellbeing Neuro Course for adults with neurological disorders like epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
- The study involved 221 participants, who were split into a treatment group receiving the course over 10 weeks and a control group receiving standard care, with key measurements including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and disability.
- Results showed significant improvements in mental health and functioning for those in the treatment group, with benefits persisting over a three-month follow-up, suggesting this online approach may effectively support mental health in neurological patients.
Background: There are many barriers to engaging in current psychological treatments, including time, cost, and availability. Ultra-brief treatments overcome some of these barriers by delivering therapeutic information and skills using significantly less time than standard-length treatments. We developed a therapist-guided online ultra-brief treatment for depression and anxiety and compared it to an existing 8-week, 5-lesson therapist-guided standard-length treatment and a waitlist control.
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