Journal article
Adherence to the MoodGYM program: Outcomes and predictors for an adolescent school-based population
AL Calear, H Christensen, A Mackinnon, KM Griffiths
Journal of Affective Disorders | Published : 2013
Abstract
Background: Program adherence has been associated with improved intervention outcomes for mental and physical conditions. The aim of the current study is to investigate adolescent adherence to an Internet-based depression prevention program in schools to identify the effect of adherence on outcomes and to ascertain the predictors of program adherence. Methods: Data for the current study (N=1477) was drawn from the YouthMood Project, which was conducted to test the effectiveness of the MoodGYM program in reducing and preventing symptoms of anxiety and depression in an adolescent school-based population. The current study compares intervention effects across three sub-groups: high adherers, lo..
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Awarded by Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation
Funding Acknowledgements
Funding for the YouthMood Project was provided by the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation; the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation had no further role in study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; and in the decision to submit the paper for publication.We would like to acknowledge the hard work and assistance provided by Louise Farrer and the staff and students participating in the YouthMood Project. ALC is supported by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Fellowship 1013199, HC is supported by NHMRC Fellowship 525411, and KMG is supported by NHMRC Fellowship 425413.