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Bisby M, Staples L, Dear B, Titov N. Changes in the Frequency of Actions Associated With Mental Health During Online Treatment: Analysis of Demographic and Clinical Factors. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e57938. [PMID: 39052998 PMCID: PMC11310636 DOI: 10.2196/57938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Specific daily actions (eg, goal setting, meaningful activities) are associated with mental health. Performing specific daily actions at a higher frequency is associated with significantly lower baseline symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as better psychological treatment outcomes for depression and anxiety. OBJECTIVE This study explored how the frequency of specific daily actions associated with mental health may differ prior to, during, and following treatment according to demographic and clinical characteristics. METHODS Using a sample of 448 patients from an Australian national digital psychology service, we examined baseline differences in daily action frequency and changes in daily action frequency during a digital psychological treatment according to demographic and clinical subgroups. A total of 5 specific types of daily actions were measured using the Things You Do Questionnaire: healthy thinking, meaningful activities, goals and plans, healthy habits, and social connections. RESULTS The frequency of daily actions differed according to employment status (largest P=.005) and educational level (largest P=.004). Daily action frequency was lower in those participants with more severe or chronic depression or anxiety symptoms (largest P=.004). Participants reported larger increases in how often they did these daily actions from baseline to midtreatment compared to mid- to posttreatment. Depression duration (P=.01) and severity (P<.001) were associated with differences in how daily action frequency changed during treatment. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study support continued research exploring the relationship between daily actions and mental health, how this relationship might differ between individuals, and the clinical potential of supporting individuals to increase the frequency of daily actions to improve mental health.
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- Madelyne Bisby
- MindSpot Clinic, MQ Health, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- MindSpot Clinic, MQ Health, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- MindSpot Clinic, MQ Health, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- MindSpot Clinic, MQ Health, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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de Jong K, Douglas S, Wolpert M, Delgadillo J, Aas B, Bovendeerd B, Carlier I, Compare A, Edbrooke-Childs J, Janse P, Lutz W, Moltu C, Nordberg S, Poulsen S, Rubel JA, Schiepek G, Schilling VNLS, van Sonsbeek M, Barkham M. Using Progress Feedback to Enhance Treatment Outcomes: A Narrative Review. ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2024:10.1007/s10488-024-01381-3. [PMID: 38733413 DOI: 10.1007/s10488-024-01381-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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We face increasing demand for greater access to effective routine mental health services, including telehealth. However, treatment outcomes in routine clinical practice are only about half the size of those reported in controlled trials. Progress feedback, defined as the ongoing monitoring of patients' treatment response with standardized measures, is an evidence-based practice that continues to be under-utilized in routine care. The aim of the current review is to provide a summary of the current evidence base for the use of progress feedback, its mechanisms of action and considerations for successful implementation. We reviewed ten available meta-analyses, which report small to medium overall effect sizes. The results suggest that adding feedback to a wide range of psychological and psychiatric interventions (ranging from primary care to hospitalization and crisis care) tends to enhance the effectiveness of these interventions. The strongest evidence is for patients with common mental health problems compared to those with very severe disorders. Effect sizes for not-on-track cases, a subgroup of cases that are not progressing well, are found to be somewhat stronger, especially when clinical support tools are added to the feedback. Systematic reviews and recent studies suggest potential mechanisms of action for progress feedback include focusing the clinician's attention, altering clinician expectations, providing new information, and enhancing patient-centered communication. Promising approaches to strengthen progress feedback interventions include advanced systems with signaling technology, clinical problem-solving tools, and a broader spectrum of outcome and progress measures. An overview of methodological and implementation challenges is provided, as well as suggestions for addressing these issues in future studies. We conclude that while feedback has modest effects, it is a small and affordable intervention that can potentially improve outcomes in psychological interventions. Further research into mechanisms of action and effective implementation strategies is needed.
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- Kim de Jong
- Clinical Psychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Wassenaarseweg 52, Leiden, 2333 AK, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, Department of Clinical, Education and Health Psychology, University College London, United Kingdom, UK
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- Clinical and Applied Psychology Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Dimence, Center for mental health care, Deventer, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
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- Evidence Based Practice Unit, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Trier, Trier, Germany
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- District General Hospital of Førde, Førde, Norway
- Department of Health and Caring Science, Western Norway University of Applied Science, Førde, Norway
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- Department of Behavioral Health, Reliant Medical Group, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Osnabrück, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Synergetics and Psychotherapy Research, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Clinical and Applied Psychology Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Douglas S, Page AC, Moltu C, Kyron M, Satterthwaite T. The Connections Matter: Bi-Directional Learning in Program Evaluation and Practice-Oriented Research. ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2024; 51:318-335. [PMID: 37768486 DOI: 10.1007/s10488-023-01304-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Intended for researchers and clinical leaders, this article suggests that embedded program evaluation is a good fit with the desired features of practice-oriented research. The systematic nature of evaluation that is built into the operational workflow of a practice setting may increase the diversity of methods available to explore processes and outcomes of interest. We propose a novel conceptual framework that uses a human-centered systems lens to foster such embedded evaluation in clinical routine. This approach emphasizes the evaluator-practitioner partnership to build confidence in the bi-directional learning of practice-based evidence with evidence-based practice. The iterative cycles inherent to design thinking are aimed at developing better evaluation questions. The attention to structure and context inherent to systems thinking is intended to support meaningful perspectives in the naturally complex world of health care. Importantly, the combined human-centered systems lens can create greater awareness of the influence of individual and systemic biases that exist in any endeavor or institution that involves people. Recommended tools and strategies include systems mapping, program theory development, and visual facilitation using a logic model to represent the complexity of mental health treatment for communication, shared understanding, and connection to the broader evidence base. To illustrate elements of the proposed conceptual framework, two case examples are drawn from routine outcome monitoring (ROM) and progress feedback. We conclude with questions for future collaboration and research that may strengthen the partnership of evaluators and practitioners as a community of learners in service of local and system-level improvement.
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- Susan Douglas
- Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, 230 Appleton Place PMB #414, Nashville, TN, 37203-5721, USA.
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- School of Psychological Science and WA Mental Health Research Centre, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- District General Hospital of Førde, Førde, Norway
- Department of Health and Caring Science, Western Norway University of Applied Science, Førde, Norway
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- School of Psychological Science and WA Mental Health Research Centre, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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D’Adamo L, Linardon J, Manasse SM, Juarascio AS. Trajectories of therapeutic skills use and their dynamic relations to symptom change during cognitive-behavioral therapy for bulimia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord 2024; 57:173-183. [PMID: 37986629 PMCID: PMC10842056 DOI: 10.1002/eat.24099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine trajectories of therapeutic skills use and weekly relations between skills use and symptom change during the enhanced version of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-E) for bulimia nervosa (BN). METHOD Fifty-five adults (M age: 39.0 ± 14.1; 83.9% female; 64.3% White, 93.6% non-Hispanic/Latino) receiving CBT-E for BN-spectrum eating disorders (EDs) self-monitored their use of five therapeutic skills (i.e., regular eating, eating enough to prevent excessive hunger and eating a range of macronutrients, breaking dietary rules, urge management strategies, and mood management strategies) several times per day during treatment. Patients also self-reported their ED symptoms (i.e., frequency of binge eating, compensatory behaviors, and dietary restraint) weekly. We examined trajectories of use of each CBT-E skill and temporal relations between skills use and ED symptoms from week-to-week during treatment. RESULTS Participants showed significant increases in eating enough to prevent excessive hunger and eating a range of macronutrients from week-to-week (p < .05). Regular eating, eating enough to prevent excessive hunger, and eating a range of macronutrients 1 week predicted lower binge eating and compensatory behaviors the same week and the following week, and urge management strategy use predicted greater binge eating the same week and the following week (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Results showed temporal relationships between therapeutic skills use and symptom change on a weekly level, with evidence that using skills targeting dietary restraint was associated with lower BN symptoms. Findings highlight the promise of future work to elucidate the most potent CBT-E skills for symptom improvement and inform more targeted interventions. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE Findings showed weekly relationships between therapeutic skills use and symptom change during treatment, with evidence that using CBT-E skills aimed to reduce dietary restraint (i.e., regular eating, eating enough to prevent excessive hunger, and eating a range of macronutrients) was associated with lower BN symptoms. Future work has the potential to identify the most potent CBT-E skills for symptom improvement and inform more targeted interventions.
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- Laura D’Adamo
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center), Drexel University, 3201 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, Mailstop 8134-29-2100, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center), Drexel University, 3201 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center), Drexel University, 3201 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Zhang Q, Tang L, Chen H, Chen S, Luo M, He Y, Liu M. Psychological outcomes of the systematic interventions based on the stress-induced situation, affective, bodily, and cognitive reactions framework for patients with lung cancer: A randomized clinical trial. Int J Nurs Stud 2023; 146:104566. [PMID: 37544148 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psychological distress is a multi-factorial unpleasant experience of a psychological, social, spiritual, and/or physical nature that may interfere with one's ability to cope effectively with cancer, physical symptoms and treatment. Psychological distress is common and affects the prognosis of cancer patients. Lung cancer accounted for 11.4 % of all new cancer cases and 18 % of all cancer mortality for 36 cancers in 185 countries. The prevalence of distress among Chinese lung cancer patients ranged from 10.1 % to 61.29 %. However, the existing intervention studies on the psychological distress in lung cancer patients are limited and intervention results may be different. OBJECTIVES To explore the psychological outcomes of a nurse-led systematic intervention program based on the stress-induced situation, affective, bodily, and cognitive reactions framework for patients with lung cancer undergoing operation at anxiety and depression. DESIGN A randomized clinical trial. SETTING Thoracic surgery ward in a tertiary hospital in China. PARTICIPANTS Lung cancer patients undergoing surgery. METHODS This is a 12-month longitudinal randomized controlled study in a tertiary hospital in China. A total of 240 lung cancer patients were randomly divided into either the control group or the intervention group. The nurse-led systematic intervention contents include psychological education, intervention measures based on the stress-induced situation, affective, bodily, and cognitive reactions framework, issuance of daily lifestyle cards, and regular follow-ups. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale were used for the baseline assessment within 48 h upon admission. The same assessment was performed respectively at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after the intervention started. The effects of the systematic interventions on depression, anxiety, fatigue, and life satisfaction were tested by a linear mixed effects model. RESULTS Overall time-by-group interaction effects were significantly different with regard to anxiety, depression, and fatigue after controlling for the covariates, while a significant time-by-group interaction effect was not found for life satisfaction. Changes for anxiety and depression scores at 6 and 12 months after initiation of the intervention were significantly greater in the intervention group compared with those in the control group (t = 3.046, p = 0.002, t = 3.190, p = 0.001; t = 3.735, p = 0.000, t = 2.979, p = 0.002), whereas scores for fatigue were significantly higher in the intervention group at 6 and 12 months (t = -3.096, p = 0.002, t = -2.784, p = 0.005). CONCLUSION The systematic intervention program based on the stress-induced situation, affective, bodily, and cognitive reactions framework may effectively relieve anxiety, depression, and fatigue in lung cancer patients undergoing surgery. REGISTRATION This study was registered on December 22, 2019 with the registration number ChiCTR1900028487, and the date of first recruitment was Jan 5, 2020.
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- Qingling Zhang
- Department of Medical Psychology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Digestive Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Emergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
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Eilert N, Wogan R, Adegoke A, Earley C, Duffy D, Enrique A, Palacios J, Timulak L, Richards D. The relationship between posttherapeutic Cognitive Behavior Therapy skills usage and follow-up outcomes of internet-delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy. J Clin Psychol 2023; 79:55-67. [PMID: 35726497 PMCID: PMC10083952 DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clients independently applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) skills is an important outcome of CBT-based treatments. The relationship between posttherapeutic CBT skills usage and clinical outcomes remains under-researched-especially after internet-delivered CBT (iCBT). OBJECTIVE Explore contemporaneous and lagged effects of posttherapeutic CBT skills usage frequency on iCBT follow-up outcomes. METHOD Nested within a randomized controlled trial, 241 participants received 8-week supported iCBT for anxiety and/or depression, completing measures of anxiety, depression, functional impairment, and CBT skills usage frequency at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month follow-up. Cross-lagged panel models evaluated primary aims. RESULTS While analyses support a contemporaneous relationship between anxiety, depression, functional impairment, and CBT skills usage frequency, no consistent lagged effects were observed. CONCLUSION Findings align with qualitative research but the role of CBT skills usage in the maintenance of iCBT effects remains unclear. Innovative research modeling temporal and possibly circular relationships between CBT skill usage and clinical outcomes is needed to inform iCBT optimization.
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- Nora Eilert
- E-mental Health Research Group, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Clinical Research & Innovation, SilverCloud Health, Dublin, Ireland
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- Clinical Research & Innovation, SilverCloud Health, Dublin, Ireland
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- Clinical Research & Innovation, SilverCloud Health, Dublin, Ireland
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- E-mental Health Research Group, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Clinical Research & Innovation, SilverCloud Health, Dublin, Ireland
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- E-mental Health Research Group, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Clinical Research & Innovation, SilverCloud Health, Dublin, Ireland
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- E-mental Health Research Group, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Clinical Research & Innovation, SilverCloud Health, Dublin, Ireland
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- E-mental Health Research Group, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Clinical Research & Innovation, SilverCloud Health, Dublin, Ireland
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- E-mental Health Research Group, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- E-mental Health Research Group, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Clinical Research & Innovation, SilverCloud Health, Dublin, Ireland
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