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. 2022 Aug 30;24(8):e37851. doi: 10.2196/37851

Table 4.

Components used in the included interventions.

Component Description Frequency, n (%)
Psychoeducation Information about condition, symptoms, risks, prevalence, treatment benefits, recovery chances, and myth busting 40 (83)
Assessments Self-administered assessments of symptoms or behavior 23 (48)
Treatment options Information about potential treatment options 21 (44)
Assessment feedback Tailored or generic feedback on assessments; for example, severity relevant to the general population 18 (38)
Referral information Direct contact information or guidance for further treatment 17 (35)
Testimonials Videos or written stories from people with similar issues or from those who have been through treatment 16 (33)
Expectation management Guiding expectations on treatment or help seeking and expectation setting 16 (33)
Pro-con list Cost-benefit analysis of change, treatment, or help seeking 15 (31)
Coping skills Cognitive behavioral therapy skills (eg, cognitive restructuring or behavioral activation), relaxation, mindfulness, and emotion regulation 10 (21)
Planning Planning for change or treatment or planning for overcoming obstacles to change or treatment (implementation intentions) 8 (17)
Goal setting Personal goals, life goals, and treatment goals 8 (17)
Values Using values to develop discrepancy between ideal and actual self 5 (10)
Self-efficacy Building belief in ability to change, self-esteem, and positive self-affirmations 4 (8)
Problem-solving Identifying problems, brainstorming solutions, and solution planning 4 (8)