Beyond Efficacy: The Depth and Diversity of Current Internet Interventions

the 5 th International Conference of the International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) held in Sydney, Australia in 2011.The papers highlight the depth and diversity of our field and reflect some of the current major research themes, including issues of stigma, new modes of intervention delivery, tailoring, the role of support, mechanisms of change, target audience considerations, new theoretical approaches, and further grounding in models and frameworks.The field is pushing beyond efficacy trials to better understand when, how, and why Internet interventions work.As was true of many of the presentations at ISRII, this set of papers makes a substantive contribution to our field's understanding of how to reduce mental and behavioral health problems (for example, depression, anxiety, smoking), improve mental health literacy and knowledge, and encourage help-seeking.In the remaining paragraphs, we summarize several key points on how each paper contributes to the broader research picture in these areas, suggesting future paths of research.

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   Self-monitoring Using Mobile Phones in the Early Stages of Adolescent Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial · 2012

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   Tailored vs. Standardized Internet-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression and Comorbid Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial · 2012

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   Using Evidence-Based Internet Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities Worldwide · 2010

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   Internet-Based Interventions to Promote Mental Health Help-Seeking in Elite Athletes: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial · 2012

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   Systematic Review on Internet Support Groups (ISGs) and Depression (1): Do ISGs Reduce Depressive Symptoms? · 2009

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   Internet-based treatment for PTSD reduces distress and facilitates the development of a strong therapeutic alliance: a randomized controlled clinical trial · 2007

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   Effectiveness of E-Self-help Interventions for Curbing Adult Problem Drinking: A Meta-analysis · 2011

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   Computer Therapy for the Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Is Effective, Acceptable and Practical Health Care: A Meta-Analysis · 2010

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   Online Alcohol Interventions: A Systematic Review · 2010

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