Days between sessions predict attrition in text-based internet intervention of Binge Eating Disorder

Changes in the prevalence of muscular, but not thin, bodies bias young men’s judgments about body size.

“…As such, it is possible that participants who returned to the second session may have been more motivated, attentive, or otherwise more interested than those who did not. While this attrition rate is relatively high, it is not uncommon for multisession online samples studying body image (Linnet et al, 2023). Thus, while the online sampling method employed allowed us to collect a large number of participants and achieve appropriate statistical power, its multisession nature may have induced unexpected sample differences owing to selective attrition.…”

Exploring reasons for usage discontinuation in an internet-delivered stress recovery intervention: A qualitative study

“…Especially in the light of research indicating that for some individuals, <3 sessions may be enough to achieve symptom relief ( Fenneli and Teasdale, 1987 ; Saunders et al, 2019 ). In addition, unsuitable timing of the program can be an important factor influencing engagement as well, as research shows that the more days that elapse between sessions, the more likely a participant is to drop out of the program ( Linnet et al, 2023 ). Therefore, the tailored timing of the program and reminders could help reduce the burden felt by the participants and make it more easily accessible.…”

Universal, school-based transdiagnostic interventions to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing: a systematic review

“…CBT is based on the cognitive model, which posits that maladaptive thought patterns contribute to the development and maintenance of psychological disorders. By identifying and challenging these thought patterns, CBT aims to alleviate symptoms and improve functioning across a range of disorders [ 50 ].…”