Search for dissertations about: "minimal therapist contact"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words minimal therapist contact.

  2. 1. Self-help via the Internet : A new approach to psychological treatment

    Author : Lars Ström; Gerhard Andersson; Jeff Richards; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychotherapy; Internet; treatment; sleep disorder; insomnia; stress management; stress; headache; drop-out; self-help; minimal therapist contact; Psykoterapi; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

    Abstract : During the last 30 years, studies have shown self-help to be effective in a number of areas, and to produce equal or close to equal results compared to face-to-face therapy. The Internet can reach a large number of people at a low cost and add the possibility of two-way communication to self-help, thereby offering cost-effective psychological treatments. READ MORE

  4. 2. Panic! Its Prevalence, Diagnosis and Treatment via the Internet

    Author : Per Carlbring; Gerhard Andersson; K Gunnar Götestam; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; panic disorder; self-help techniques; agoraphobia; bibliotherapy; internet; randomized controlled trail; prevalence; screening; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : As evidenced by several trials, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a highly effective treatment for Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (PD). However, therapists are short in supply, and patients with agoraphobia may not seek therapy due to fear of leaving their homes or traveling certain distances. READ MORE

  5. 3. Severe health anxiety : novel approaches to diagnosis and psychological treatment

    Author : Erland Axelsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: It has long been known that severe health anxiety is a common psychiatric condition associated with significant distress, functional impairment, and societal costs. Nevertheless, challenges remain with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. READ MORE

  6. 4. Internet-based Treatment of Depression in Primary Care: Does it work and what do therapists think of it?

    Author : Marie Kivi; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Internet-delivered treatment; ICBT; Depression; Primary care; RCT; Qualitative method;

    Abstract : Computer based and Internet-delivered psychological treatments have been around for some time and research to date has in many cases shown them to be effective. However, the vast majority of research conducted so far has been performed outside of the health care system. READ MORE