Research | Online Therapy Unit

Research Outcomes (November 2013 - December 2021)

$6,045,441

Direct Funding

$1,376,572

Co-investigator Funding

33

Trials

84

Publications

80

Conference Presentations

133

Invited Presentations

56

Employees

14

Patient Partners

47

Student Theses / Dissertations

17

U of R Researchers

27

International Collaborators

13

Clinical Setting Implementations

101

Consultations with Canadian & International Organizations & Researchers

10

Years of Operation

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Peer-Reviewed Articles

Sundström, C., Edmonds, M., Soucy, J.N., Titov, N., Dear, B.F., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2022). Alcohol and drug use among clients receiving internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety and depression in a routine care clinic – Demographics, use patterns, and prediction of treatment completion and outcomes. Internet Interventions, 27, 100490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100490

Beahm, J. D., McCall, H. C., Carleton, N. R., Titov, N., Dear, B., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2021). Insights into internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for public safety personnel: A qualitative evaluation. Internet Interventions, 26, 100481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100481

Blackport, D., Ahrens, J., Sequeira, K., Teasell, R., Loh, E., Mehta, S., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2021). Online psychosocial intervention for persons with spinal cord injury: A meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102(10), e122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.07.487

Frolich, J.R., Rapinda, K.K., Schaub, M.P., Wenger, A., Baumgartner, C., Johnson, E.A., O'Connor, R.M., Vincent, N., Blankers, M., Ebert, D.D., Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Mackenzie, C.S., Wardell, J.D., Ausburger, M., Goldberg, J.O., & Keough, M.T. (2021). Efficacy of a minimally guided internet treatment for alcohol misuse and emotional problems in young adults: Results of a randomized controlled trial. Addictive Behaviors Reports, 14, 100390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2021.100390

Furukawa, T. A., Suganuma, A., Ostinelli, E., Andersson, G., Beevers, C. G., Shumake, J., Berger, T., Boele, F., Buntrock, C., Calbring, P., Choi, I., Christensen, H., Mackinnon, A., Dahne, J., Huibers, M. J., Ebert, D. D., Farrer, L., Strunk, D. R., Hadjistatvropoulos, H. D., … Cuijpers, P. (2021). Dismantling, optimising, and personalising internet cognitive behavioural therapy for depression: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis using individual participant data. The Lancet. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(21)00077-8

Karyotaki, E., Efthimiou, O., Miguel, C., Bermpohl, F., Furukawa, T. A., Cuijpers, P., & the Individual Patient Data Meta-Analyses for Depression (IPDMA-DE) Collaboration (2021). Internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for depression: A systematic review and individual patient data network meta-analysis. JAMA Psychiatry. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.4364

Kraepelien, M., Bernman, A., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., & Sundström, C. (2021). Exploring client messages in a therapist-guided internet intervention for alcohol use disorders – a content analysis. Substance Use and Misuse. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100483

Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Chadwick, C., Beck, C.D., Edmonds, M., Sundstrom, C., Edwards, W., Ouellette, D., Waldrop, J., Adlam, K., Bourgeault, L., & Nugent, M. (2021). Improving internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for alcohol misuse: Patient perspectives following program completion. Internet Interventions, 26, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100474

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., McCall, H. C., Thiessen, D. L., Huang, Z., Carleton, R. N., Dear, B. F., & Titov, N. (2021). Initial outcomes of transdiagnostic internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy tailored for public safety personnel: A longitudinal observational study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(5), e27610. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/27610

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Peynenburg, V., Nugent, M., Karin, E., Titov, N., & Dear, B. F. (2021). Corrigendem to “Transdiagnostic Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy with therapist support offered once-weekly or once-weekly supplemented with therapist support within one-business-day: Pragmatic randomized controlled trial”. Internet Interventions, 25, 100406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100406

Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Peynenburg, V., Thiessen, D., Nugent, M., Eyal, K., Staples, L., Dear, B., & Titov, N. (2021). Utilization, patient characteristics and longitudinal improvements among patients from a provincially funded transdiagnostic internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy program: Observational study of trends over six years. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1177/07067437211006873

Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Peynenburg, V., Thiessen, D., Schneider, L. H., Nugent, M., Wilhelms, A., Karin, E., Titov, N., & Dear, B. F. (2021). Five-year observational study of internet-delivered pain management when offered as routine care by a publicly funded online therapy clinic. European Journal of Pain, 26, 390-404. doi:10.1002/ejp.1866

McCall, H., Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Sundstrom, C. R. F. (2021). Exploring the role of persuasive design in unguided ICBT for depression and anxiety among adults: Systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(4), e26939. https://doi.org/10.2196/26939

McCall, H. C., Landry, C. A., Ogunade, A., Carleton, R. N., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2021). Why do public safety personnel seek tailored Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy? An observational study of treatment-seekers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(22), 11972. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182211972

Soucy, J., Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Dear, B., & Titov, N. (2021). Brief online motivational interviewing pre-treatment intervention for enhancing internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 25. 100394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.10039

Beck, C., Soucy, J. & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2020). Mixed-method evaluation of an online motivational intervention as a pre-treatment to internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: Immediate benefits and user feedback. Internet Interventions, 20. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2020.100311

Bilevicius, E., Single, A., Baumgartner, C., Bui, V., Kempe, T., Schaub, M., Stewart, S., MacKillop, J., Hodgins, D., Wardell, J., O’Connor, R., Read, J., Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Sundstrom, C., Keuogh, M. (2020). Developing and testing the effectiveness of a novel online integrated treatment or problem gambling and tobacco smoking: A protocol for an open-label randomized controlled trial. Trials, 21(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-26995/v2

Edmonds, M., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Gullickson, K .M., Asmundson, A., Dear, B. F., Titov, N. (2020). Understanding problems with sleep, sexual functioning, energy, and appetite among patients accessing transdiagnostic Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression: Qualitative exploratory study. JMIR Formative Research, 4(10), e15037. doi:10.2196/15037

Edmonds, M., McCall, H. Titov, N., Dear, B., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2020). Does concurrent medication usage affect patient response to Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety? Internet Interventions, 19. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2019.100302

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Gullickson, K. M., Adrian-Taylor, S., Wilhelms, A., Sundstrom, C., & Nugent, M. (2020). Stakeholder perceptions of Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment option for alcohol misuse: A qualitative analysis. JMIR Mental Health, 7(3). doi:10.2196/14698

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Peynenburg, V., Nugent, M., Karin, E., Titov, N., & Dear, B. (2020). Transdiagnostic Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy with therapist support offered once-weekly or once-weekly supplemented with therapist support within one-business-day: Pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 100347. doi: 10.1016/j.invent.2020.100347

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Peynenburg, V., Thiessen, D., Nugent, M., Adlam, K., Owens, K., Karin, E., Dear, B.F. & Titov, N., (2020). A Pragmatic Factorial Randomized Controlled Transdiagnostic Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Trial: Exploring Benefits of Homework Reflection Questionnaires and Twice-Weekly Therapist Support. Internet Interventions, 22. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2020.100357

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Peynenburg, V. A., Mehta, S., Adlam, K., Nugent, M., Gullickson, K. M. . . .Dear, B. (2020). An Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) for depression and anxiety among clients referred and funded by insurance companies compared with those who are publicly funded: Longitudinal observational study. JMIR Mental Health, 7(2). doi:10.2196.16005

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Williams, J., Adlam, K., Spice, K., Nugent, M., Owens, K. M. B., Sundstrom, C. . . .Titov, N. (2020). Audit and feedback of therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy within routine care: A quality improvement case study. Internet Interventions, 20. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2020.100309

McCall, H. C., Sison, A. P., Burnett, J. L., Beahm, J. D., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2020). Exploring perceptions of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy among public safety personnel: Informing dissemination efforts. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(17), 6026. doi:10.3390/ijerph17176026

McCall, H. C., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Burnett, J. L., Beahm, J. D., Carleton, R. N., & Fournier, A. K. (2020). Stakeholder perspectives on internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for public safety personnel: A qualitative analysis. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cbs0000242

McCall, H. C., Beahm, J. D., Landry, C. A., Huang, Z., Carleton, R. N., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2020). How have public safety personnel seeking digital mental healthcare been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? An exploratory mixed methods study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), 9319. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249319

Moskalenko, M. Y., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. & Katapally, T. (2020). The complex association of barriers and interest in internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for depression and anxiety: informing e-health policies through exploratory path analysis. Journal of Mental Health, 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638237.2020.1793125

Moskalenko, M. Y., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. & Katapally, T. R. (online 2020). Barriers to patient interest in Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy: informing e-health policies through quantitative analysis. Health Policy and Technology. doi:10.1016/j.hlpt.2020.04.004

Schneider, L. H., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Dear, B.F., & Titov, N. (2020). Efficacy of Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy following an acute coronary event: A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2020.100324

Smoktunowicz, E., Barak, A., Andersson, G., Banos, R. M., Berger, T., Botella, C., Dear, B. F., Donker, T., Ebert, D. D., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Hodgins, D. C., Kaldo, V., Mohr, D. C., Nordgreen, T., Powers, M. B., Riper, H., Ritterband, L. M., Rozental, A., Schueller, S. M., …Carlbring, P. (2020). Consensus statement on the problem of terminology in psychological interventions using the internet or digital components. Internet Interventions, 21, 100331. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2020.100331

Sundstrom, C., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Wilhelms, A., Keough, M., & Schaub, M. (2020). Optimizing Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for alcohol misuse: A study protocol for a randomized factorial trial examining the effects of a pre-treatment assessment interview and health educator guidance. BMC Psychiatry, 20. doi:10.1186/s12888-020-02506-2

Titov, N., Dear, B. F., Nielssen, O., Wotton, B., Kayrouz, R., Karin, E., Genest, B., Bennet-Levy, J., Purtell, C., Bezuidenhout, G., Tan, R., Minissale, C., Thadhania, P., Webb, N., Willcock, S., Andersson, G., Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Mohr, D., Kavanagh, D., … Staples, L. (2020). User characteristics and outcomes from a national digital mental health service: an observational study from a national digital mental health service: an observational study of registrants of the Australian Mindspot Clinic. Lancet Digital Health, 2(11), e582-e593. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2589-7500(20)30224-7

Dirkse, D., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Alberts, N. M., Karin, E., Schneider, L., Titov, N., & Dear, B. F. (online 2019). Making internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy scale for cancer survivors: A randomized non-inferiority trial of self-guided and technician-guided therapy. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. https:link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11764-019-00810-9

Gullickson, K. M., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Dear, B. F., & Titov, N. (2019). Negative effects associated with internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: An analysis of client emails. Internet Interventions, 18, 1-7. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2019.100278

Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Gullickson, K. M., Schneider, L. H., Dear, B. F., & Titov, N. (2019). Development of the Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy undesirable therapist behaviours scale (ICBT-UTBS). Internet Interventions, 18, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2019.100255

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Mehta, S., Wilhelms, A., Keough, M., & Sundström, C. (2019). A systematic review of Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for alcohol misuse: Study characteristics, program content and outcomes. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. doi:10.1080/16506073.2019.1663258

Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Schneider, L. H., Mehta, S., Karin, E., Dear, B. F. & Titov, N. (2019). Preference trial of Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy comparing standard weekly versus optional weekly therapist support. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 63, 51-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2019.02.002

Lattie, E. G., Graham, A. K., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Dear, B. F., Titov, N., & Mohr, D. C. (2019). Guidance on defining the scope and development of text-based coaching protocols for digital mental health interventions. Digital Health, 5, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/2055207619896145

McCall, H. C., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., & Loutzenhiser, L. (2019). Reconsidering the ethics of exclusion criteria in research on digital mental health interventions. Ethics & Behavior. doi:10.1080/10508422.2019.1684295

McCall, H., Helgadottir, F. D., Menzies, R. G., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., & Chen, F. (2019). Evaluating a web-based social anxiety intervention among community users: Analysis of real-world data. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21, e11566. doi:10.2196/11566

Mehta, S., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Earis, D., Titov, N., & Dear, B. F. (2019). Patient perspectives of Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for psychosocial issues post spinal cord injury. Rehabilitation Psychology. Advance online publication. doi:10.1037/rep0000276

Owens, V.A.M., Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Schneider, L.H., Gullickson, K.M., Karin, E., Titov, N., & Dear, B.F. (2019). Transdiagnostic, Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for depression and anxiety: Exploring impact on health anxiety. Internet Interventions,15, 60-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2019.01.001.

Peynenburg, V. A., Mehta, S., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2019). Post-secondary student perceptions and preferences for the treatment of depression and anxiety: Comparison of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy to face-to-face cognitive behaviour therapy and medication. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 52(3), 220-230. https://doi.org/10.1037/cbs0000165

Robichaud, M., Talbot, F., Titov, N., Dear, B. F., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Hadjistavropoulos, T., & Jbilou, J. (2019). Facilitating access to iCBT: A randomized controlled trial assessing a translated version of an empirically validated program using a minimally monitored delivery model. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 1-18. doi:10.1017/S135246581900047X

Soucy, J., Hadjistavropoulos, H., Pugh, N., Dear, B., & Titov, N. (2019). What are clients asking their therapist during therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy? A content analysis of client questions. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465818000668

Titov, N., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Nielssen, O., Mohr, D. C., Andersson, G., & Dear, B. F. (2019). From research to practice: Ten lessons in delivering digital mental health services. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8. doi:10.3390/jcm8081239

DaPonte, D., Talbot, F., Titov, N., Dear, B. F., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Hadjistavropoulos, T., & Jbilou, J. (2018). Facilitating the dissemination of iCBT for the treatment of anxiety and depression: A feasibility study. Behaviour Change, 35(3), 139-151. doi:10.1017/bec.2018.14

Edmonds, M., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D, Schneider, L. H, Dear, B. F, & Titov, N. (2018). Who benefits most from therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy in clinical practice? Predictors of symptom change and drop out. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 54, 24–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.01.003

Frohlich, J. R., Rapinda, K. K., Schaub, M. P., Wenger, A., Baumgartner, C., Johnson, E. A., O’Conner, R. M., Vincent, N., Blankers. M., Ebert, D. D. Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., & Keough, M. T. (2018). Efficacy of an online self-help treatment for comorbid alcohol misuse and emotional problems in young adults: A randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols.

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Faller, Y. N., Klatt, A., Nugent, M. N., Dear, B. D., & Titov, N. (2018). Patient perspectives on strengths and challenges of therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: using the patient voice to improve care. Community Mental Health Journal, 54, 944-950. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-018-0286-0

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Schneider, L. H., Hadjistavropoulos, T., Titov, N., & Dear, B. F. (2018). Effectiveness, acceptability and feasibility of an Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral pain management program in a routine online therapy clinic in Canada. Canadian Journal of Pain, 2(1), 62-73. https://doi.org/10.1080/24740527.2018.1442675

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Schneider, L. H., Klassen, K,, Dear, B. F. & Titov, N. (2018). Development and evaluation of a scale assessing therapist fidelity to guidelines for delivering therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2018.1457079

Mehta, S., Peynenburg, V., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2018). Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic health conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 42(2), 169-187. doi:10.1016./j.invent.2018.01.006.

Soucy, J. N., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Couture, C. A., Owens, V. A. M., Dear, B. F., & Titov, N. (2018). Content of client emails in Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: A comparison between two trials and relationship of outcome. Internet Interventions, 11, 53-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2018.01.006

Titov, N., Dear, B., Nielssen, O.,Staples, L,. Hadjistavropoulos, H,. Nugent, M., Adlam, K., Nordgreen, T,. Hogstad Bruvik, K., Hovland, A., Repål, A., Mathiaen, K., Kraepelien, M., Blom, K., Svanborg, C., Lindefors, N. & Kaldo, V. (2018). ICBT in routine care: A descriptive analysis of successful clinics in five countries. Internet Interventions, 13, 108-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2018.07.006

Alberts, N., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Dear, B. & Titov, N. (2017). Patient and provider perceptions of Internet-delivered cognitive-behaviour therapy for recent cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(2), 597-603. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3872-8.

Friesen, L. N., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Schneider, L. H.*, Alberts, N. M.*, Titov, N. & Dear, B. F. (2017). Examination of an of Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural pain management course for adults with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial. PAIN, 158(4) (4), 593-604. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000802

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Nugent, M., Dirkse, D., & Pugh, N. (2017). Implementation of Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy within community mental health clinics: A process evaluation using the consolidated framework for implementation research. BMC Psychiatry, 17, 331. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1496-7

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Pugh, N., Hesser, H., & Andersson, G. (2017). Therapeutic alliance in therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for depression and anxiety. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 24, 451-461. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2014

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Schneider, L. H., Edmonds, M., Karin, E., Nugent, M. N., Dirkse, D., Dear, B. F., & Titov, N. (2017). Randomized controlled trial of Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy comparing standard weekly versus optional weekly therapist support. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 52, 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2017.09.006

Soucy, J. N., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2017). Treatment acceptability and preferences for managing severe health anxiety: Perceptions of Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy among primary care patients; Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 57, 14-24. https://doi.org/10/1016/j.jbtep.2017.02.002

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Nugent, M., Alberts, N., Staples, L., Dear, B., & Titov, N. (2016). Transdiagnostic Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy in Canada: An open trial comparing results of a specialized online clinic and nonspecialized community clinics. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 42, 19-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2016.05.006

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Pugh, N., Hesser, H., & Andersson, G. (2016). Predicting response to therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for depression of anxiety within an open dissemination trial. Behavior Therapy, 47, 155-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2015.10.006

Hollandare, F., Gustafsson, S. A., Berglind, M., Grape, F., Carlbring, P., Andersson, G., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., & Tillofors, M. (2016). Therapist behaviours in internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) for depressive symptoms. Internet Interventions, 3, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2015.11.002

Jones, S. L., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., & Soucy, J, N. (2016). A randomized controlled trial of guided Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for older adults with generalized anxiety. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 37, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2015.11.002

Pugh, N., Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., & Dirkse, D. (2016).A randomized controlled trial of therapist-assisted, Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for women with maternal depression. PLOS one, 11(3), e0149186. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0149186.

Schneider, L. H., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. & Faller, N. (2016). Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for depressive symptoms: An exploratory examination of therapist behaviours and their relationship to outcome and therapeutic alliance. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. 44(6),625-639. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465816000254

Soucy, J. N., Owens, V. A. M., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Dirkse, D. A., & Dear, B. F. (2016). Educating patients about Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: Perceptions among treatment seekers and non-treatment seekers before and after viewing an educational video. Internet Interventions, 6, 57-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2016.09.003

Pugh, N.*, Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Hampton, A.*, Bowen, A., & Williams, J. (2015). Client experiences of guided Internet cognitive behavior therapy for postpartum depression: A qualitative study. Archives of Women’s Mental Health, 18(2), 209-219, doi:10.1007/s00737-014-0449-0

Dirkse, D., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Hesser, H., & Barak, A. (2014). Linguistic analysis of communication in therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for generalized anxiety disorder. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 44, 21-32. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2014.952773

Friesen, L., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. & Pugh, N. (2014). A qualitative examination of psychology graduate students’ experiences with guided Internet cognitive behaviour therapy. Internet Interventions, 1, 41-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2014.04.001

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Alberts, N., Nugent, M., & Marchildon, G. (2014). Improving access to psychological services through therapist-assisted, Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy. Canadian Psychology, 55, 303-311 https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0037716

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Pugh, N. E., Nugent, M., Hesser, H., Andersson, G., Marchildon, G. P., et al. (2014).Therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety: Translating evidence into clinical practice. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 28, 884-893. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2014.09.018

Pugh, N., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., & Fuchs, C. (2014). Internet therapy for postpartum depression: A case illustration of emailed therapeutic assistance. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 4, 327-337. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-014-0439-2

Pugh, N., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Hampton, A., Bowen, A., & Williams, J. (2014). Client experiences of guided internet cognitive behavior therapy for postpartum depression: A qualitative study. Archives of Women’s Mental Health, 18, 209-219. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-014-0449-0.

Schneider, L. & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2014). When in doubt, ask the audience: Potential users’ perceptions of Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for chronic pain. Pain Research and Management, 19, 173-178.

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Thompson, M., Klein, B., & Austin, D. (2012). Dissemination of therapist-assisted Internet Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Development and open pilot study of a workshop. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 40, 230-240. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2011.645550

Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Thompson, T., Ivanov, M., Drost, C., Butz, C., Klein, B., & Austin, D. (2011). Considerations in the development of a therapist-assisted internet cognitive behavior therapy service. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42, 463-471. https://doi.org/10.1080.16506073.2018.1457079

Student Research

Nichole Faller (2021). A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Psychoeducation Course for Improving Knowledge and Access to Mental Health Accommodations.

Taylor Patterson (2021). Transdiagnostic Internet-delivered therapy among post-secondary students: Are booster lessons beneficial? Honours thesis.

Victoria Suchan (2021). Examining the acceptability and effectiveness of transdiagnostic, internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression: A randomized controlled trial. Doctoral Disseration.

Joelle Soucy (2020). Online motivational interviewing for enhancing internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: A randomized controlled trial

Carly Chadwick (2020). Pre-treatment change in Internet-delivered alcohol use disorder treatment. Honours Thesis.

Hugh McCall (2020). Does persuasive design predict efficacy in unguided ICBT? A meta-regression analysis. M.A. Thesis.

Luke Schneider (2019). Efficacy of Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy following an acute coronary event: A randomized controlled trial. Doctoral Dissertation.

Vanessa Peynenburg (2019). Perceptions of and preferences for Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression in post-secondary students. M.A. Thesis.

Giuliano La Posta (2019). Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic health conditions with and without guidance: Exploring changes in benefit finding. Honours Thesis.

Cynthia Beck (2019). Mixed-method evaluation of an online motivational interviewing intervention as a potential adjunct to internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy. Honours Thesis.

Michael Edmonds (2018). Can patient characteristics at intake predict patient response to therapist-assisted transdiagnostic internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy? M.A. Thesis.

Danielle Earis (2018). Patient perspectives of internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosocial issues post-spinal cord injury. Honours Thesis.

Dale Dirkse (2018). A randomized trial of technician-guided and self-guided ICBT: Wellbeing After Cancer. Doctoral Dissertation.

Victoria Owens (2017). Examining change in health anxiety symptoms resulting from transdiagnostic, Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: The Impact of Therapist support. M.A. Thesis.

Kristen Klassen (2017). Analyzing therapist emails in Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy. Honours Thesis.

Catherine Couture (2017). Client correspondence in Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: An examination into client communication with therapists and symptom improvement. Honours Thesis.

Joelle Soucy (2016). Treatment acceptability and preference among primary care patients experiencing severe health anxiety: The role of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy. M.A Thesis.

Christina Drost (2016). Examination of therapist behaviours in therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for generalized anxiety disorder. Doctoral Dissertation.

Lindsay Friesen (2015). A randomized controlled trial of Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for individuals with fibromyalgia. Doctoral Dissertation.

Victoria Owens (2015). Increasing favourable expectations of therapist-assisted Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: Importance of testimonial-based versus statistically-based information. Honours Thesis.

Shannon Jones (2014). GAD Online for older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Doctoral Dissertation.

Dale Dirkse (2014). Linguistic analysis of communication in a therapist-assisted Internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy program for individuals with generalized anxiety disorder. M.A. Thesis.

Nicole Pugh (2014). Maternal depression online: A preliminary study Doctoral Dissertation.

Chantalle Fuchs (2014). Development and initial evaluation of a psychoeducational resource to facilitate social support for cancer survivors. Honours Thesis.

Nicole Alberts (2014). Transdiagnostic Internet-delivered cognitive-behaviour therapy for recent cancer survivors: A feasibility trial and examination of clinician perspectives. Doctoral Dissertation.

Luke Schneider (2013). Initial perceptions of Internet-based cognitive-behaviour therapy for chronic pain among potential users: Examining interest, perceived barriers, and strengths. M.A. Thesis.

Lindsay Friesen (2013). First time users of therapist-assisted Internet cognitive behaviour therapy: A qualitative examination of psychology graduate students in training. M.A. Thesis.