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Italia Ti Ascolto [Italy, I am listening]: an app-based group psychological intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parolin, Laura Antonia Lucia; Benzi, Ilaria Maria Antonietta; Fanti, Erika; Milesi, Alberto; Cipresso, Pietro; Preti, Emanuele.
  • Parolin LAL; University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan.
  • Benzi IMA; Bicocca Center for Applied Psychology, Milan.
  • Fanti E; IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan.
  • Milesi A; University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan.
  • Cipresso P; University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan.
  • Preti E; IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan.
Res Psychother ; 24(1): 517, 2021 Mar 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2275721
ABSTRACT
The onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacted individuals' psychological wellbeing resulting in heightened perceived stress, anxiety, and depression. However, a significant issue in accessing psychological care during a lockdown is the lack of access to in-person interventions. In this regard, research has shown the efficacy and utility of psychological app-based interventions. 'Italia Ti Ascolto' (ITA) has been developed as a population tailored internet-based intervention to offer an online professional solution for psychological support needs. The ITA app is available on iOS and Android systems. Users completed a baseline assessment on emotion regulation strategies (cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression), psychological stress, anxiety, depression, and perceived social support. Participants could select among several one-hour long clinical groups held by expert psychotherapists. After every session, people were asked to complete a quick users' satisfaction survey. Our contribution presents ITA's intervention protocol and discusses preliminary data on psychological variables collected at baseline. Data showed significant associations between emotion regulation strategies, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and level of stress. Moreover, the role of perceived social support is considered. Future developments and implications for clinical practice and treatment are discussed.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Language: English Journal: Res Psychother Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Language: English Journal: Res Psychother Year: 2021 Document Type: Article