Predicting the Effectiveness of Work-Focused CBT for Common Mental Disorders: The Influence of Baseline Self-Efficacy, Depression and Anxiety

Brenninkmeijer, Veerle; Lagerveld, Suzanne E.; Blonk, Roland W. B.; Schaufeli, Wilmar B.; Meij, Leoniek D. N. V. Wijngaards-de

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“…The results of this systematic review recommended the interventions, such as CBT, ACT, BA, mindfulness-based therapy, and stress inoculation therapy, which were based on behavior change strategies for the reduction of depression, anxiety, and stress. Some studies also reported the effectiveness of behavior change strategies in the field of mental health (51)(52)(53)(54).…”

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The effects of mobile apps on stress, anxiety, and depression: overview of systematic reviews

Khademian

Aslani

Bastani

2020

Int J Technol Assess Health Care

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Objectives Despite a large number of mobile apps in the field of mental health, it is difficult to find a useful and reliable one, mainly due to the fact that the effectiveness of many apps has not been assessed scientifically. The present study aimed to assess the effects of mental health apps on managing the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases for the papers published from 2000 to 2019. Studies were included if they reviewed articles or mobile apps for their effectiveness in stress, anxiety, and depression. The reviews that had considered mobile apps or web-based mobile applications as an intervention or part of intervention were included, as well. Results A total of 4,999 peer-reviewed articles were identified, out of which nine systematic reviews met the inclusion criteria. Seven systematic reviews measured depression outcomes, three measured stress, and five systematic reviews measured anxiety symptoms. The applications that used behavior change strategies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Behavioral Activation, reported significant effects on depression, anxiety, and stress. Conclusion It seems that mental health apps can be promising media for reducing depressive symptoms. This field is an emerging area of mobile health, and further research should be done in future in order to reach conclusive evidence.

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The effects of mobile apps on stress, anxiety, and depression: overview of systematic reviews

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Bastani

2020

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“…In order to better understand the impact of interventions like Healthy Minds, future intervention studies could also assess other variables, such as RTW self-efficacy or perceived barriers to employment. As Brenninkmeijer et al’s study [ 33 ] showed, Individuals with high baseline self-efficacy were better able to benefit, in terms of full RTW, from CBT interventions focusing on work. Regardless of the intervention used, Corbière et al [ 48 ] showed that perceived barriers related to cognitive deficits and fear of relapses significantly and negatively predicted RTW for people with CMDs.…”

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“…To conclude, return-to-work intervention studies encourage to keep in mind job-specificity, work functioning/productivity, and sustainable RTW when addressing depression or depressive symptoms [ 18 , 33 ]. However, little is known about how employees with depression function at work [ 24 ] and if CBT work-focused interventions offered in a group format could help diminish clinical symptoms (depressive and anxiety) and increase work productivity (upon their return to work) for employees on sick leave due to CMDs like depression [ 17 ].…”

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Healthy Minds: Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Sustainable Return to Work After a Sick Leave Due to Depression

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Background Depression is one of the major causes for sick leave and loss of productivity at work. Many studies have investigated return to work (RTW) interventions for people with common mental disorders. However, a paucity of studies has targeted depressive symptoms in the workplace, as well as work productivity. Objectives This study presents preliminary results on a novel group intervention based on cognitive behavioral principles in order to optimize sustainable RTW, by reducing clinical symptoms (anxiety and depression) and improving work productivity. Method This pilot study followed a quasi-experimental design, with participants randomly receiving the group intervention (N = 19) or only receiving usual services (N = 11, control group). The group intervention called Healthy Minds for Sustainable RTW consists of eight sessions based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles and techniques. Outcome measures on depressive and anxiety symptoms and work productivity were administered at baseline (i.e. the start of return-to-work or gradual RTW), as well 2 months later (post-intervention), and at 6-month follow-up. Results The results did not show a time × group interaction for symptoms of depression or anxiety (p = 0.07). Those who received the group intervention however did see a within-group reduction in anxiety and depressive symptoms over time, clinically significant for the group intervention only. A significant time × group interaction for work productivity was found, with those in the intervention group improving over time compared to the control condition. Conclusion Although replication is needed, these results suggest that a brief group cognitive-behavioral intervention specifically tailored to work-related issues is promising. Future studies are warranted, particularly with larger samples and remote webconferencing delivery.

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“…In particular, interventions that include elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness were found to help employees to psychologically detach from work during non-work time [13][14][15][16][17][18]. In addition, such interventions contribute to the prevention of stress, negative affect [13], anxiety, and depression [17,19] as well as sleep disturbances [16,17]. Beneficial effects of CBT and mindfulness interventions for employees are evident not only with respect to general well-being, but also for workrelated outcomes such as exhaustion and burnout [17,20], work engagement [21], job satisfaction [20], workfamily conflict, and work-family balance [22,23].…”

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A randomized controlled trial to improve psychological detachment from work and well-being among employees: a study protocol comparing online CBT-based and mindfulness interventions

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Background The changing landscape of the work environment, which often encompasses expectations of employees being continuously available, makes it difficult to disengage from work and recover. This can have a negative impact on employees’ well-being, resulting in burnout, depression and anxiety, among other difficulties. The current study will test the effectiveness of two different online interventions (i.e., cognitive behavioral therapy; CBT and mindfulness-based stress reduction; MBSR) on employees’ psychological detachment, burnout and other variables related to general (e.g., life satisfaction) and work-specific (e.g., work engagement) well-being. Methods/design The study is designed as a randomized control trial with two intervention groups (i.e., CBT, MBSR) and a waitlist control group. Participants will be full-time employees from a wide range of organizations from Slovenia, who report moderate difficulties with psychological detachment from work and burnout and are not receiving any other form of treatment. The online interventions will encompass 12 sessions over 6 weeks (2 sessions per week); each session will include 1) an active audio-guided session and 2) home assignments, accompanied by handouts and worksheets. The study outcomes (i.e., psychological detachment, burnout, general and work-specific well-being), potential mechanisms (i.e., work-related maladaptive thinking patterns, mindfulness) and moderators (e.g., supervisor support for recovery) will be assessed immediately before and after the interventions (pre and post measurement) and 3 months after intervention completion (follow-up). Additionally, participants will fill out questionnaires for the assessment of the central mechanisms and study outcomes each week. Discussion We expect that the CBT-based intervention will lead to greater improvements in psychological detachment from work and burnout compared to the MBSR and the waitlist control group. Additionally, we expect that the CBT-based intervention will also lead to greater enhancement of both general and work-related well-being. Trial registration https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN98347361 [May 19, 2020].

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Predicting the Effectiveness of Work-Focused CBT for Common Mental Disorders: The Influence of Baseline Self-Efficacy, Depression and Anxiety

Cited by 49 publications

References 44 publications

The effects of mobile apps on stress, anxiety, and depression: overview of systematic reviews

The effects of mobile apps on stress, anxiety, and depression: overview of systematic reviews

Healthy Minds: Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Sustainable Return to Work After a Sick Leave Due to Depression

A randomized controlled trial to improve psychological detachment from work and well-being among employees: a study protocol comparing online CBT-based and mindfulness interventions

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