Effect of web-based depression literacy and cognitive–behavioural therapy interventions on stigmatising attitudes to depression

Little is known about the efficacy of educational interventions for reducing the stigma associated with depression.

To investigate the effects on stigma of two internet depression sites. METHOD: A sample of 525 individuals with elevated scores on a depression assessment scale were randomly allocated to a depression information website (BluePages), a cognitive-behavioural skills training website (MoodGYM) or an attention control condition. Personal stigma (personal stigmatising attitudes to depression) and perceived stigma (perception of what most other people believe) were assessed before and after the intervention.