Depression and anxiety - computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT)
Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety (Review of Technology Appraisal 51)
| Guidance type: Technology appraisal |
| Date issued: February 2006 |
We will consult on our review plans for this guidance in September 2008. |
| Reference: TA97 |
SummaryNICE has made the following recommendations about the use of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) to treat depression and anxiety. It recommends using:
There is not enough evidence to recommend COPE and Overcoming Depression for managing depression. But people can use them specifically as part of ongoing or new clinical trials. OCFighter is not recommended for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder who are not already using it. People who are currently using OCFighter either:
This guidance replaces TA51 Depression and anxiety - computerised cognitive behaviour therapy (CCBT). |
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Implementing this guidanceThe Direction requiring the NHS to fund treatments recommended by NICE technology appraisal guidance within three months of publication of guidance has been amended by the Department of Health so that the NHS now has 12 months to make the funding available for all patients who are treated in line with this guidance.Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below: |
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