title: [Internet- and Mobile Based Psychotherapy for Depression].
abstract: Guided Internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) are an effective and scientifically sound treatment option for depression. Meta-analyses revealed effect sizes comparable to those found for face-to-face treatment as well as pharmacotherapy. Today, most IMIs are based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). While IMIs are well established in healthcare systems of many countries worldwide, Germany is still lagging behind. However, there are an increasing number of model projects trying to implement IMIs into routine healthcare for depression in Germany. Both, service providers and recipients would benefit from transparent quality assurance and data safety guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Rehabilitationspsychologie und Psychotherapie, Institut für Psychologie, Universität Freiburg.
authors.forename: Lasse
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sander
authors.affiliation: Lehrstuhl für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Institut für Psychologie, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
authors.forename: David Daniel
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Ebert
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Institut für Psychologie und Pädagogik, Universität Ulm.
authors.forename: Harald
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Baumeister
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005858:Germany; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D063731:Mobile Applications; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D000068997:Smartphone; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome