A computerized program to help veterans manage depression and get back to functioning

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What this research studies

This project tests a web- or computer-based therapy that uses cognitive-behavioral and other supportive techniques to reduce depressive symptoms in veterans who recently left or returned from deployment. It includes a randomized design to measure how well the program works compared with standard care, and it will also include interviews to learn how veterans experience the intervention. The researchers aim to understand who benefits most from the digital program and how to tailor it to veterans’ needs. The study is led by the VA/Temple collaboration at the Olin Teague Veterans Center and will involve Veterans who have depressive symptoms and access to internet-enabled devices.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Olin Teague Veterans Center
  Temple, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Pearson, Rahel — Olin Teague Veterans Center
• Study coordinator: Pearson, Rahel

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About this research

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