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Table 1 SilverCloud iCBT modules, goals, and activities

From: Study protocol for pragmatic trials of Internet-delivered guided and unguided cognitive behavior therapy for treating depression and anxiety in university students of two Latin American countries: the Yo Puedo Sentirme Bien study

Modules

Goals

Activities

1. Getting Started

 

• Learn about CBT

• Learn about depression and anxiety

• Introduce the Mood Monitor

• Introduce the CBT Cycle

• Learn how thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviors affect each other

• Introduce personal stories

• Connect with the present moment

• Mood Monitor

• My CBT Cycles

• Staying in the Present (Breathe)

• Depression and anxiety Myths & Facts Quiz

• Establishing goals

2. Noticing Feelings

 

• Learn about emotions and role in CBT Cycle

• Recognize emotions that are difficult to cope with

• Recognize physical sensations

• Identify activities to target distressing physical sensations associated with depression and anxiety

• Explore the impact of lifestyle choices on emotions and well-being

• Relate to personal stories

• Emotions & Your Body Quiz

• My CBT Cycles

• Mapping Lifestyle Choices

• Staying in the Present (Progressive Muscle Relaxation)

4. Boosting Behavior

 

• Learn about the link between mood and behaviors

• Improve knowledge of common behavioral traps and how to beat them

• Learn tips on how to get motivated during periods of low mood

• Recognize the importance of pleasurable activities and achievements in boosting mood

• Relate to personal stories

• Mood & Behavior Quiz

• Your Backup & Support Network

• My Motivational Tips

• My Activities

• Your Mood & Your Body

• Activity Scheduling

• Staying in The Present (Mindful Eating)

5. Spotting Thoughts

 

• Learn about the role of thoughts in depression and anxiety within the CBT Cycle

• Recognize negative automatic thoughts

• Understand and recognize thinking traps

• Relate to personal stories

• Me & My Thoughts Quiz

• My CBT Cycles

• Staying in the Present (Watching Thoughts)

6. Challenging Thoughts

 

• Learn about hot thoughts and how to recognize

• Learn to challenge negative thoughts

• Learn how to overcome specific thinking traps

• Recognize situations where it is necessary to use thoughts to cope

• Your Thinking Style Quiz

• My Helpful Thoughts

• My CBT Cycles

• Staying in the Present (Watching Thoughts)

7. Bringing it Together

• Preparation for coming to the end of the program

• Recognize the importance of social support in staying well

• Identify warning signs

• Planning for staying well

• Set goals for the future

• Your Backup and Support Network

• Staying Well Plan

• Goals

• Taking Stock

• Staying in the Present (Sounds)

Optional modules

  
 

• Core beliefs

• Facing fears

 

• Difficult moments (COVID-19 pandemic)

• Sleep difficulties

 

• Managing grief

• My self-esteem and me

 

• Managing anger

• Communication & relationships

• Relaxation