Christensen2013 - The effect of a web-based depression intervention on suicide ideation, Secondary outcome from a randomised controlled trial in a helpline

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  • Date read: 2023-03-28
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  • Bibtex: @christensen2013
  • Bibliography: Christensen, H., Farrer, L., Batterham, P. J., Mackinnon, A., Griffiths, K. M., & Donker, T. (2013). The effect of a web-based depression intervention on suicide ideation: Secondary outcome from a randomised controlled trial in a helpline. BMJ Open, 3(6), e002886. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002886

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  • Australia’s telephone helpline (Lifeline), n = 155 callers
  • Four groups:
    • ICBT plus weekly telephone
    • ICBT only
    • Telephone only
    • TAU
  • Reductions in suicidal ideation in all four groups, no significant group differences
  • But this was a secondary outcome and not really specifically designed for SI