@article{ref1,
title="A systematic review of the evidence supporting mobile- and internet-based psychological interventions for self-harm",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="2019",
author="Arshad, Usman and Farhat-Ul-Ain,  and Gauntlett, Jessica and Husain, Nusrat and Chaudhry, Nasim and Taylor, Peter James",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: Internet- and mobile phone-based psychological interventions have the potential to overcome many of the barriers associated with accessing traditional face-to-face therapy. Self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (STB) are prevalent global health problems that may benefit from Internet- and mobile-based interventions. We provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies evaluating mobile- and Internet-based interventions for STB, including nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). <br><br>METHODS: Online databases (PsycINFO, Web of Science, Medline) were searched up to March 2019 for single-arm and controlled trials of Internet- or mobile-based interventions for STB. The potential for bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. <br><br>RESULTS: Twenty-two eligible trials were identified. The research was limited by a lack of controlled designs and small samples. Evidence supports the acceptability of interventions. There is preliminary evidence that these interventions are associated with a decline in STB. A meta-analysis suggested a positive treatment effect on suicidal ideation when compared to treatment as usual, but not when trials with active controls were also considered. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Overall, Internet- and mobile-based interventions show promise and further controlled trials are warranted, focusing on behavioral outcomes (NSSI, suicidal behavior). This review was preregistered with PROSPERO (CRD42017074065).<br><br>© 2019 The Authors. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of American Association of Suicidology.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="10.1111/sltb.12583",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12583"
}