# 202108311019 What are the internet based therapy for mental disorders #schizophrenia [[202108311021 Advantageous of Internet-based treatments]] [[202108310949 Internet based intervention for people with psychosis study EviBas]] Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) can help to overcome treatment gaps in many mental disorders [45] While patients work their way through a structured self- help program that is typically based on #CBT manuals, therapists or coaches assist and support them via a secured e-mail system. Meta-analyses on internet-based treatments show a superiority of guided interventions in comparison to unguided, automated programs in terms of efficacy, adherence to treatment, and drop-out rates [47–49]. The intervention called EviBaS (for Evidence-Based Self- help intervention) consists of an online program based on CBT principles, while also including components of ACT and MCT treatments. A smartphone app provides the possibility of exercising the modules in everyday life. ![[Screenshot 2021-08-31 at 10.04.27 AM.png]] There are 11 text-based modules in the online program, addressing a variety of topics (see Table 1). Each module includes texts and a worksheet. The worksheets can also be accessed via the optional app. The only mandatory module is the introductory one. After completion, the par- ticipants can choose from the remaining ten modules freely. Relapse prevention is recommended as the last module. Study participants are asked to work on approxi- mately one to two modules per week. The time required to finish one module may vary, but will usually not exceed 60 min. The intervention is self-paced, so that participants are able to work on topics they prioritize, such as emo- tional issues rather than positive symptomatology [73]. While working with the program, participants will be in contact with a personal moderator if they want to. The moderator will guide the participants through the pro- gram with at least one message per week. The main goal of this steady contact is to help participants structure their usage of the program and to encourage regular participa- tion [47]. If necessary (in case of a participant not using the intervention for seven days), the moderator reminds the participant to interact with the program. Participants’ questions are answered within three workdays by modera- tors. There is a biweekly supervision of all the moderators in the study team led by a licenced psychotherapist with extensive experience in CBTp.