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Digital single-session interventions for depression and self-injurious thoughts and behaviours in young people: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Amaani H Hatoum, Daelin Coutts-Bain, Niamh Hunnisett, Rachel Baffsky, Bridianne O'Dea, Michelle Torok

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Article in EClinicalMedicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Amaani H HatoumBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Daelin Coutts-BainSchool of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Niamh HunnisettBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Rachel BaffskyBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Bridianne O'DeaBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Michelle TorokBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Adolescents and young adults are an at-risk population for self-injurious thoughts and behaviours (SITBs) and depression. Single-session interventions (SSIs) offer a promising solution for at-risk young people, particularly for early intervention. Digital formats of SSIs (D-SSIs) have emerged, which show promise for scalable prevention and early intervention. This systematic review primarily aimed to examine the effectiveness of existing D-SSIs for reducing SITBs and/or depression, and their proximal risk factors. Methods: This review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42025636566). PsycINFO, Medline, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from database inception to April 14, 2025. Included studies described original research outlining the effectiveness, acceptability, and/or feasibility of individual-level D-SSIs for young people (aged 10-24) intended to reduce SITBs and/or depressive symptoms, or proximal risk factors for these conditions. Summary data were extracted from published reports, and missing information requested from authors prior to analysis. Findings: From 1694 potential studies, 22 articles describing 18 unique D-SSIs were eligible for inclusion (total participants Interpretation: There is evidence that D-SSIs yield significant and sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among young people. While evidence for reducing SITBs is limited, D-SSIs demonstrate acceptability and feasibility for young people, and therefore potential for enhancing prevention and early intervention efforts. Funding: The study was supported by funding from Suicide Prevention Australia (Grant Number: #RG00182) and Michelle Torok is funded by a NHMRC Investigator Grant (GNT2007731).

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DepressionDigitalInterventionMeta-analysisSelf-harmSingle-sessionSuicideSystematic review

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PMID41245545
PMCPMC12615334

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