Box of delight

Across Europe, it is estimated that more than 30 million people suffer from major depression, but many are not diagnosed, do not receive adequate treatment or have difficulties accessing regular therapy. Researchers working in the E-COMPARED project sought to determine how those challenges could be addressed through internet-based treatments using easily accessible, always-on digital tools interwoven with traditional face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy sessions to improve the scope and effectiveness of care.