Online Skills Training for Emotional Distress
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing three types of online lessons to help adults in NYC manage stress and negative thoughts. The lessons focus on improving attention, thinking about thoughts, and learning about health. These methods aim to reduce anxiety and depression by teaching better focus and rethinking negative thoughts.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it requires that any psychotropic medication you are taking has been stable for at least 3 months.
Is online skills training for emotional distress safe for humans?
The research articles provided do not contain specific safety data for the online skills training for emotional distress. However, similar online interventions like internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) have been generally well-received by participants, with many finding them helpful and worth their time, suggesting a positive safety profile.12345
What makes the Online Skills Training for Emotional Distress treatment unique?
This treatment is unique because it combines online, self-directed training with coaching support to improve emotional skills like mindfulness and emotion regulation, which can help manage emotional distress. It offers a flexible, accessible approach that can be particularly beneficial for those who may not have access to traditional in-person therapy.12678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Online, Self-Directed Attention & Reflective Thought Skills Training with Coaching Support?
Research on internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) shows that online therapy with therapist support can be effective for treating depression and anxiety, as patients appreciate the flexibility and content of online courses. Additionally, online training for cognitive behavior therapy has been found to be as effective as in-person training, suggesting that online delivery of therapeutic skills can be successful.910111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Douglas S Mennin, PhD
Principal Investigator
Teachers College, Columbia University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults aged 18-65 in New York City who are fluent in English and experiencing high levels of worry, rumination, or self-criticism. Participants must have a psychological disorder as per DSM-5 criteria and access to a smartphone with internet. It's not for those currently receiving other treatments, college students at Teachers College, on unstable psychotropic meds, with suicidal thoughts, certain medical conditions or severe psychiatric disorders.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants complete 6 weeks of self-directed, online skills training for coping with distress
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Online, Self-Directed Attention & Reflective Thought Skills Training with Coaching Support
- Online, Self-Directed Attention Skills Training with Coaching Support
- Online, Self-Directed Health & Wellness Education Training with Coaching Support
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Teachers College, Columbia University
Lead Sponsor