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ArticleInternet interventions2024

Evaluation of an online-based self-help program for patients with generalized anxiety disorder - A randomized controlled trial.

J Rubel, T Väth, S Hanraths, L Pruessner, C Timm, S Hartmann, S Barnow, C Lalk

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

J RubelDepartment of Humanities, Institute of Psychology, Osnabrück University, Germany.
T VäthDepartment of Humanities, Institute of Psychology, Osnabrück University, Germany.
S HanrathsDepartment of Humanities, Institute of Psychology, Osnabrück University, Germany.
L PruessnerDepartment of Psychology, Heidelberg University, Germany.
C TimmDepartment of Psychology, Heidelberg University, Germany.
S HartmannDepartment of Psychology, Heidelberg University, Germany.
S BarnowDepartment of Psychology, Heidelberg University, Germany.
C LalkDepartment of Humanities, Institute of Psychology, Osnabrück University, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online self-help intervention for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Our primary outcomes were generalized anxiety symptoms, measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 (GAD-7; Spitzer et al., 2006), and wellbeing based on the World Health Organization Wellbeing Index - 5 (WHO-5; Topp et al., 2015). Methods: A total of 156 German-speaking patients aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of GAD and internet access were included in this randomized controlled trial. The intervention group ( Results: The intervention group showed a significant improvement in generalized anxiety symptoms compared to the control group ( Conclusions: These findings suggest that an online-based self-help intervention effectively reduces GAD symptoms and improves overall wellbeing. Future research should explore the long-term effects of this intervention and investigate potential mechanisms underlying its efficacy. Public health implications: Online-based self-help programs provide a promising treatment option for individuals with GAD who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy.

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Generalized anxiety disorderInternet-based interventionsRandomized controlled trial

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