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Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Public Safety Personnel

Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) for Public Safety Personnel (PSP): Examination of Engagement, Outcomes, Strengths and Challenges

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About This Trial

This study evaluates a transdiagnostic Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) recently tailored for Canadian public safety personnel (PSP) reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress. Outcomes of interest include engagement with the intervention, changes in symptoms and functioning, and strengths and limitations of implementing ICBT with Canadian PSP.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 18 years of age or older - residing in a Canadian province or territory in which PSPNET is able to offer services - endorsing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress - able to access a computer and internet service - willing to provide a physician as emergency contact unless the participant does not have a physician and the clinician conducting the telephone screening assesses the need for an emergency contact to be low. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - high suicide risk - suicide attempt or hospitalization in the last year - primary problems with psychosis, alcohol or drug problems, mania - currently receiving regular psychological treatment for anxiety or depression - not present in Canada during treatment - concerns about ICBT Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

View original clinical language
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * residing in a Canadian province or territory in which PSPNET is able to offer services * endorsing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress * able to access a computer and internet service * willing to provide a physician as emergency contact unless the participant does not have a physician and the clinician conducting the telephone screening assesses the need for an emergency contact to be low. Exclusion Criteria: * high suicide risk * suicide attempt or hospitalization in the last year * primary problems with psychosis, alcohol or drug problems, mania * currently receiving regular psychological treatment for anxiety or depression * not present in Canada during treatment * concerns about ICBT

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

PSP Wellbeing Course

A tailored ICBT intervention will be delivered to public safety personnel who report symptoms of depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress. Clients will choose whether they prefer weekly therapist support, twice-weekly support, or monitored optional support. The intervention is designed to be completed in 8 weeks, but clients will be able to extend their access to therapist support by an additional 8 weeks (i.e., up to 16 weeks in total).

Locations (1)

Department of Psychology and Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada