“Light my fire” - Perspectives on Motivation, Helpfulness and Implementation of Guided Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral therapy.

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Depression is common and imposes tremendous burdens for patients, their family and society. Implementation of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) within general practice is recommended. Better results have been shown for treatment with ICBT when support is given, and therefore there is interest in exploring guided ICBT as an affordable alternative for treatment in the early stage after the onset of depression. General practitioners (GPs) have shown positive attitudes towards ICBT, although it is currently rarely used in regular care in general practice.\n\nThis thesis is based on two studies: a patient study and a GP study. This has resulted in three papers that explore guided ICBT using an online intervention called MoodGYM combined with short module follow-up consultations. This treatment approach was designed to be compatible with general practice in Norway. \n\nThe patient study was embedded in a randomized controlled trial that investigated the effects of the progr

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