Internet-based approaches in prevention and treatment of depressive symptoms in adolescents and young adults
Wiencke C, Lehr D, Ebert D, Sieland B, Riper H, Berking M (2014)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2014
Journal
Publisher: Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht GmbH and Co. KG
Book Volume: 63
Pages Range: 395-415
Journal Issue: 5
DOI: 10.13109/prkk.2014.63.5.395
Abstract
Epidemiological findings indicate that up to 18.5 % of the German adolescents suffer from depressive symptoms and that younger adults display the highest risk for relevant symptoms of depression (9.9 %) within the German adult population. Internet-based interventions have been shown to be useful for preventing and treating depression and are more easily disseminated in internet-savvy generations. Available programs are usually based on principles of cognitive behavioural therapy. They differ significantly with regard to target groups, structure, content, degree of guidance provided by online-coaches and evidence for their efficacy. Whereas some studies could not prove the use of the trainings there are others that show large effect sizes (up to d = 0.84) for the reduction of depressive symptoms. In Germany there are some online counseling programs for children and adolescents in (acute) crises available. However, at this point no structured intervention program for the treatment of depression exists. © Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co. KG, Göttingen 2014.
Authors with CRIS profile
David Ebert
Lehrstuhl für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
Matthias Berking
Lehrstuhl für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
Involved external institutions
United Kingdom (GB)How to cite
APA:
Wiencke, C., Lehr, D., Ebert, D., Sieland, B., Riper, H., & Berking, M. (2014). Internet-based approaches in prevention and treatment of depressive symptoms in adolescents and young adults. Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie, 63(5), 395-415. https://doi.org/10.13109/prkk.2014.63.5.395
MLA:
Wiencke, Carmen, et al. "Internet-based approaches in prevention and treatment of depressive symptoms in adolescents and young adults." Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie 63.5 (2014): 395-415.
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