Effects of change in dysfunctional beliefs in avatar-based cognitive therapy for depressive symptoms: a randomized parallel trial

Abstract This study evaluated the effect of an avatar-based intervention on depressive symptoms and self-esteem. Participants (N = 151) with subclinical depressive symptoms were instructed to challenge an avatar over three sessions. While participants within the intervention group challenged their p...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Nicolina Laura Peperkorn, Julia Ohse, Janosch Fox, Merle Kuhlencord, Christin Janine Grevenhaus, Joshua Krutzki, Michael Witthöft, Youssef Shiban
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Avatar Digital intervention Dysfunctional beliefs Depressive symptoms Confrontation
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96228-8