The Anti-Depression computer program: results of an effectiveness study
<p><strong>Context and relevance.</strong> This study is aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the iCognito Anti-Depression computer program, which combines cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and problem-solving therapy methods, and is delivered by a conversatio...
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<p><strong>Context and relevance.</strong> This study is aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the iCognito Anti-Depression computer program, which combines cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and problem-solving therapy methods, and is delivered by a conversational agent (chatbot) in Russian language via a smartphone application. The program was designed for mass usage to fill in the gap of insufficient mental health service provision in countries with large Russian-speaking population, such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan. <strong>Methods and materials.</strong> A randomized wait-list controlled trial was conducted on a sample with moderate or severe depression (N = 73). The intervention consisted of fully automatized work with a computer program for 2 weeks. <strong>Results.</strong> Сompleting the iCognito Anti-Depression program is associated with decreased depression, stress, anxiety, rumination, and sleep disturbance, as well as increased level of self-compassion, mindfulness, positive problem orientation, self-efficacy, subjective well-being, and optimism; with the interaction effect being insignificant for reflection and negative problem orientation. <strong>Conclusions. </strong>Both the efficiency study and user demand demonstrate that mass computer programs such as “Anti-Depression” are able to expand access to basic psychological assistance internationally.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3466b9a583ea4d8e87104ed7d9b3217e2025-08-20T02:17:39ZrusMoscow State University of Psychology and EducationЭкспериментальная психология2072-75932311-70362025-03-0118122224010.17759/exppsy.2025180114The Anti-Depression computer program: results of an effectiveness studyO.V. Troitskaya0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6813-7631A.A. Batkhina1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0397-296XResearch and Technology Organization, Innovative Company - Resident of Skolkovo Technopark iCognitoResearch and Technology Organization, Innovative Company - Resident of Skolkovo Technopark iCognito <p><strong>Context and relevance.</strong> This study is aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the iCognito Anti-Depression computer program, which combines cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and problem-solving therapy methods, and is delivered by a conversational agent (chatbot) in Russian language via a smartphone application. The program was designed for mass usage to fill in the gap of insufficient mental health service provision in countries with large Russian-speaking population, such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan. <strong>Methods and materials.</strong> A randomized wait-list controlled trial was conducted on a sample with moderate or severe depression (N = 73). The intervention consisted of fully automatized work with a computer program for 2 weeks. <strong>Results.</strong> Сompleting the iCognito Anti-Depression program is associated with decreased depression, stress, anxiety, rumination, and sleep disturbance, as well as increased level of self-compassion, mindfulness, positive problem orientation, self-efficacy, subjective well-being, and optimism; with the interaction effect being insignificant for reflection and negative problem orientation. <strong>Conclusions. </strong>Both the efficiency study and user demand demonstrate that mass computer programs such as “Anti-Depression” are able to expand access to basic psychological assistance internationally.</p>https://psyjournals.ru/en/journals/exppsy/archive/2025_n1/Troitskaya_Batkhina |
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