An evaluation of the effectiveness of an Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) website in reducing vulnerability to depression in adolescents

INTERVENTION: MoodGYM ‐ an interactive, online, evidence‐based depression prevention program versus no intervention. The 'no intervention' group will be offered MoodGYM after the final follow‐up phase of the project. CONDITION: Depression and anxiety ; Mental and Behavioural Disorders ; Depression PRIMARY OUTCOME: Reduced depression and anxiety symptoms, increased self‐esteem, more positive attributional style, increased help‐seeking and reduced stigma towards depression. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: Participants must: 1. Be students in Year 9 or 10 2. Have access to the Internet during class time 3. Be willing to participate in the study, as well as obtain parental consent