A Startup That Wants to Cure Social Anxiety

In the U.K., there is a version of online CBT for depression called Beating the Blues, which became popular despite only being available by prescription. “They would write you out a prescription with a web address and access code, and you’d be able to access that...”

Is there any clinical reason for doing such a thing?

Re: A Startup That Wants to Cure Social Anxiety

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Post by felixvolny » Wed, May 13, 2015, 12:28 AM UTC

jmhain wrote: post #4

dholowiski wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

And it's $99 a month.

And it requires a credit card for a trial. What a load of bullshit.

Try the "Take the Quiz" button on the front page. After you make it through 15 questions an email field pops up. No email - no results.

Re: A Startup That Wants to Cure Social Anxiety

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Post by formulaT » Wed, May 13, 2015, 12:29 AM UTC

kevinskii wrote: post #6

In the U.K., there is a version of online CBT for depression called Beating the Blues, which became popular despite only being available by prescription. “They would write you out a prescription with a web address and access code, and you’d be able to access that...” Is there any clinical reason for doing such a thing?

I'm not sure what you mean by "clinical" in this context, but I don't think the prescription thing was a charade to add some extra placebo effect. Rather, it was probably because once you start claiming to treat depression, you are regulated like a prescription drug.

Re: A Startup That Wants to Cure Social Anxiety

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Post by xirdstl » Wed, May 13, 2015, 12:31 AM UTC

I thought it odd to require a 30 minute call with a coach as the first step. Wouldn't that discourage potential users, who might be anxious about a phone call with a stranger to discuss these very personal issues?

Re: A Startup That Wants to Cure Social Anxiety

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Post by barry-cotter » Wed, May 13, 2015, 12:38 AM UTC

kevinskii wrote: post #6

In the U.K., there is a version of online CBT for depression called Beating the Blues, which became popular despite only being available by prescription. “They would write you out a prescription with a web address and access code, and you’d be able to access that...” Is there any clinical reason for doing such a thing?

Available without prescription.

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