Publications

The following publications provide valuable insights into iFightDepression and its impact on individuals with depression. They highlight the effectiveness of the iFightDepression Tool  in enhancing mental health support, improving care, and promoting recovery.  

Key publication:

1. Oehler, C., Görges, F., Rogalla, M., Rummel-Kluge, C., & Hegerl, U. (2020). Efficacy of a guided web-based self-management intervention for depression or dysthymia: Randomized controlled trial with a 12-month follow-up using an active control condition. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(7), e15361. https://doi.org/10.2196/15361

Further publications:

1. Reich, H., Hegerl, U., Rosenthal, A., et al. (2024). Arabic-language digital interventions for depression in German routine health care are acceptable, but intervention adoption remains a challenge. Scientific Reports, 14, 12097. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62196-8

2. Vargiu, N., Belfanti, A., Roberti, M., et al. (2024). Empowerment of Italian general practitioners in depression and suicide prevention: The iFightDepression tool, a game changer of the EAAD-Best project. Annals of General Psychiatry, 23, 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-024-00506-0

3. Elices, M., Canosa, I., Toll, A., Justicia, A., Colom, F., & Pérez, V. (2023). Feasibility of a web-based program for secondary prevention of suicidal behavior: The iFight Depression-Survive. European Psychiatry, 66(Suppl 1), S527. https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.1116

4. Varga, A., Czeglédi, E., Erdélyi, K., Gyömbér, S., Szeifert, N., Tóth, D. M., & Purebl, G. (2023). Adherence to the iFightDepression online self-help tool for depression - A pilot study. Adherencia az iFightDepression online önsegítő programban – Pilot-vizsgálat. Ideggyógyászati Szemle, 76(7–8), 221–229. https://doi.org/10.18071/isz.76.0221

5. Varga, A., Czeglédi, E., Tóth, M. D., & Purebl, G. (2022). Effectiveness of iFightDepression online guided self-help tool in depression: A pilot study. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 30(4), 696–705. https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X221084584

6. Oehler, C., Scholze, K., Driessen, P., Rummel-Kluge, C., Görges, F., & Hegerl, U. (2021). How are guide profession and routine care setting related to adherence and symptom change in iCBT for depression? An explorative log-data analysis. Internet Interventions, 26, 100476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100476

7. Oehler, C., Scholze, K., Reich, H., Sander, C., & Hegerl, U. (2021). Intervention use and symptom change with unguided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: Log data analysis of a convenience sample. JMIR Mental Health, 8(7), e28321. https://doi.org/10.2196/28321

8. Justicia Díaz, A. (2021). Eficacia de la autoayuda guiada online en pacientes con depresión leve y moderada [Doctoral dissertation, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona]. Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. https://ddd.uab.cat/record/265702

9. Justicia, A., Elices, M., Cebrià, A. I., et al. (2017). Rationale and methods of the iFightDepression study: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of an internet-based self-management tool for moderate to mild depression. BMC Psychiatry, 17, 143. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1306-2