Internet interventions help beat depression
A new Canberra shows that online therapy programs can play a major and long-lasting role in treating depression. Researchers trialed the effectiveness of online programs MoodGYM and BluePages when used in conjunction with telephone counselling services provided by Lifeline. There was an immediate drop in symptoms of depression among callers to Lifeline who used the two programs.
Dr Lou Farrer, Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University
