Trial of an Online Group Psychotherapy Intervention for Common Mental Health Disorders

This study is for adults aged 17 and over who are dealing with common mental health problems like depression or various anxiety disorders. To join, you need to be able to understand and speak English well enough for group discussions and online learning materials. You'll also need access to a device with internet, like a computer or smartphone, and a private space where you can join the video therapy sessions without being disturbed.

You must already be involved with NHS Talking Therapies services (previously known as IAPT services) and be on a waiting list for a specific type of therapy called 'high-intensity CBT'. This means a mental health professional would have already assessed you and determined this kind of therapy is suitable for you, and that you are not at acute risk of harming yourself or others. It's important that you aren't currently receiving any other high-level talking therapies elsewhere, though you can still be taking medication.

You won't be able to join if you are 16 or under, can't speak fluent English, don't have internet access, or if a mental health professional has decided that high-intensity CBT isn't right for you. Also, if you have certain other conditions like eating disorders, significant substance misuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or personality disorders, this study might not be suitable.

If you join this study, you will:

* Fill out online questionnaires about your symptoms before the treatment starts and before each therapy session. * Attend 12 weekly group therapy sessions. These will last about 1.5 hours each and will be held online via video call on a special website called Uplift-X. * Have access to online materials like videos and practice exercises. You should use these resources between your therapy sessions. * Complete the online symptom questionnaires again when your treatment finishes and then another time 6 months later to see how you are doing.