Cognitive analytic–informed guided self-help for depression
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Development and piloting of a low intensity cognitive analytic–informed guided self-help for depression to be used within Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
IRAS ID
310527
Contact name
Stephen Kellett
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Sheffield
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 5 months, 30 days
Research summary
Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) is used within mental health services as a treatment for a range of mental health difficulties. Recent research has adapted CAT to be used as guided self-help for anxiety within Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT). IAPT is a mental health service. Guided self help-CAT (CAT-GSH) is delivered by mental health professionals called Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). This current study aims to develop and pilot a CAT-GSH manual for depression for use in the same context and practitioners. Stage one uses past research and consultation meetings to help develop the treatment. Stage two will use different approaches to explore the acceptability and outcomes of the intervention.
REC name
South Central - Berkshire B Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
22/SC/0178
Date of REC Opinion
21 Jun 2022
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion