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Self-help materials for anxiety: a randomized controlled trial in general practice.

P Donnan1, A Hutchinson, R Paxton

  • 1Medical Statistics Unit, University of Edinburgh.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|December 1, 1990
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A self-help package significantly reduced chronic anxiety, depression, and improved general health in patients. This audiotape and booklet intervention proved effective when added to existing treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Chronic anxiety is a prevalent mental health concern.
  • Effective and accessible treatment options for chronic anxiety are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a self-help package for chronic anxiety.
  • To assess the impact of the self-help package on depression and general health.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted.
  • The intervention group received a self-help package (audiotape and booklet) alongside current treatment.
  • Control group received only their current treatment.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed significantly lower depression scores (P = 0.01), anxiety scores (P = 0.04), and general health questionnaire scores (P = 0.02).

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  • Depression scores decreased at a faster rate in the intervention group.
  • A mean reduction of approximately two points in adjusted depression scores over three months was observed in the intervention group (P = 0.02).

    • Conclusions:

    • The self-help package is an effective addition to therapies for chronic anxiety.
    • Clinicians found the package valuable for managing chronic anxiety.
    • Future research should utilize larger sample sizes and address potential non-response to postal questionnaires.