Rates and Predictors of Deterioration in a Trial of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Reducing Suicidal Thoughts.

Philip J BatterhamHelen ChristensenAlison L CalearAliza Werner-SeidlerDominique Kazan

Published in: Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research (2020)

Participation in an online suicide prevention intervention was associated with lower prevalence of reliable deterioration than participation in an attention-control intervention, providing further evidence that internet-based CBT interventions do not cause harm.HighlightsFirst study to assess deterioration in an internet suicide prevention interventionRates of reliable deterioration were higher in control (14%) than intervention (7%)No psychological or demographic factors were robustly associated with deteriorationFindings provide further evidence that internet based CBT programs are not harmful.

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