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Table 1 Intervention content, based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

From: Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of guided Internet- and mobile-based CBT for adolescents and young adults with chronic somatic conditions and comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms (youthCOACHCD): study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial

 

Content

 

Introduction: Welcome!

Dealing with online training

Schedule, structure, and content of online training

Introduction of the e-Coach

1. Get to know your strengths!

Creating goals

Becoming aware of strengths and abilities

Use of own traits

Techniques to build robust self-esteem

Dealing with challenges/learning problem-solving skills

Mood diary

2. Become active!

Psychoeducational information on the relationship between mood and behaviour

Exploring activities that give pleasure

Daily structuring to reduce stress

Integration of physical activity into daily life

3. Overcoming fears

Psychoeducational information on anxiety

Reduction of anxiety

4. Learn to deal with bad moods

Psychoeducational information on depression

Recognition and handling of rumination and dysfunctional thoughts

Activation

5. Recognize and understand very strong feelings!

Psychoeducational information on emotions

Acceptance of emotions

Dealing with very strong feelings (e.g. skills, relaxation techniques)

6. Together we are stronger!

Social competence training

Communication skills

Perception of social support

Increasing personal responsibility

7. You did it!

Summary of the learned contents

Coping strategies and support

Information on further treatment options regarding mental health