Long-Term Effects of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Depression Prevention Among University Students: Randomized Controlled Factorial Trial

Long-Term Effects of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Depression Prevention Among University Students: Randomized Controlled Factorial Trial

Summary:

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) has shown potential in preventing depression among university students. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different iCBT components in preventing depression.

Key Findings:

• Over a 12-month follow-up, 10.22% of participants reported the onset of a major depressive episode.
• No significant differences were found in the incidence of depression between groups with or without specific iCBT components.
• All participants, regardless of component allocation, showed significant improvements in depressive and anxiety symptoms at the 52-week follow-up.

Implications:

While specific iCBT components did not show distinct effectiveness, the overall intervention led to positive outcomes in managing depression and anxiety symptoms among university students.

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