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An Internet-based cognitive-behavioral preventive intervention for complicated grief: a pilot study.

B Wagner¹, A Maercker

¹Department of Psychopathology, University of Zurich, Switzerland. b.wagner@psychologie.uzh.ch

Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia

|March 18, 2009

Summary

This pilot study tested an internet-based intervention to prevent complicated grief in bereaved individuals. The 3-week program significantly reduced symptoms of complicated grief and depression.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Mental Health
Grief Research

Background:

Bereaved individuals, especially those experiencing sudden or violent loss, are at high risk for complicated grief.
Preventive interventions for complicated grief are limited, particularly for at-risk populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, internet-based preventive intervention for complicated grief.
To assess the intervention's impact on symptoms of complicated grief and depression in bereaved individuals.

Main Methods:

A pilot study using a pretest/posttest design with 35 bereaved individuals.
A 3-week manualized, internet-based intervention with email communication between counselors and participants.
Intervention modules included exploring the death, life imprint, diary keeping, cognitive restructuring, family communication, gender-specific coping, and bond with the deceased.

Main Results:

The internet-based intervention resulted in a significant reduction in complicated grief symptoms.
Participants also showed a significant decrease in depression symptoms post-intervention.
Both completer and intent-to-treat analyses supported the intervention's efficacy.

Conclusions:

An internet-based preventive intervention can effectively reduce symptoms of complicated grief and depression in bereaved individuals.
This approach offers a promising, accessible option for mental health support following loss.
Further research is warranted to confirm these findings in larger, diverse populations.