Table 1.
Description of the internet-based cognitive behavioral treatment.
| Modules | Psychoeducation | Examples of homework assignments |
| Introduction | The CBTa model | Define personal problems and goals |
| Common emotional reactions post-MIb | ||
| Managing worry | Worry awareness | Exposure for worry with response prevention |
| Rational for worry exposure | ||
| Fear and avoidance | Basic principles for fear and exposure | Graded exposure in situations related to cardiac or other fears |
| Rational for graded exposures | ||
| Behavioral activation | Vicious circles in depression | Self-monitoring of mood and daily activities |
| Rational for behavioral activation | Plan daily activities | |
| Problem solving | Basic problem-solving skills | Apply problem-solving skills |
| Communication skills | Basic communication skills and relationship-strengthening skills | Apply communication and relationship-strengthening skills |
| Applied relaxation training | Applied relaxation training protocol | Practice according to relaxation training protocol |
| Managing negative thoughts | Cognitive restructuring | Self-monitor thoughts and apply cognitive restructuring skills |
| Coping with insomnia | Sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and sleep restriction | Self-monitor sleep and apply sleep restriction |
| Values in life | Personal values and quality of life | Formulate personal values and create an action plan according to them |
| Relapse prevention | Relapse prevention of depression and anxiety | Identify personal preventive strategies |
aCBT: cognitive behavioral therapy.
bMI: myocardial infarction.