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Evaluation of a DVD-based self-help program in highly socially anxious individuals--pilot study
Anna K Mall1, Annette Mehl, Sonja Kiko
1Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, J5, 68159 Mannheim, Germany. anna.mall@zi-mannheim.de
Behavior Therapy
|June 11, 2011
Summary
A new DVD-based self-help program effectively reduced social anxiety symptoms in highly anxious individuals. This intervention offers a promising, accessible option for managing social anxiety disorder (SAD) early on.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Interventions
Background:
- High social anxiety is a precursor to social anxiety disorder (SAD).
- Early intervention is crucial to prevent the progression of psychiatric conditions.
- Self-help programs offer accessible and convenient treatment options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a novel DVD-based self-help program for individuals with subthreshold social anxiety.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in reducing symptoms of social anxiety.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 24 highly socially anxious participants.
- Comparison between a DVD-based self-help program (8 sessions) and a wait-list control group.
- Data analyzed using ANOVAs with an intention-to-treat model.
Main Results:
- The self-help program demonstrated good acceptance, with minimal dropout.
- Significant time by group interactions were observed across primary outcome measures.
- Moderate to high within-group effect sizes (up to Cohen's d = 1.05) and favorable between-group effect sizes (0.24–0.65) were found.
Conclusions:
- The DVD-based self-help program is a promising intervention for reducing social anxiety symptoms.
- This intervention appears effective for individuals experiencing high levels of social anxiety.
- The program's design, based on the cognitive model, contributes to its efficacy.
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