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Beating the blues
Beating the blues is a cognitive behavioural therapy which is for people suffering from anxiety and depression (National institute for health and clinical excellence ). Beating the blues was created by Dr Proudfoot, at Kings college London This type of therapy is conducted via online interactive sessions, usually on a weekly basis. The general practitioner is also involved within the therapy to a minimal degree, they are given progress reports about how the service user is progressing, this also includes reports of any suicidal thoughts.

COPE
COPE is made by ST solutions Ltd, it is a 3 month long treatment of 5 modules for those suffering from non-severe depression, COPE is CD-ROM based and it uses combined voice recognition and a workbook. It requires a reading age of at least 11 years. Those who state they have any suicidal thoughts or idealisation are prompted to contact their Doctor. ST solutions Ltd will soon be releasing an internet version of their programme.

Overcoming depression: a five area approach
Overcoming depression is a cognitive behavioural therapy based programme using CD-ROMs used in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. The programme is made up of 6 sessions which last up to an hour each, usually one per week for 6 weeks. This programme has a minimum reading age of 9-12 years. The practitioner is advised to check on the person’s progress over the course of the sessions, around three times is suggested.

Fearfighter
Like COPE Fearfighter is also created by ST solutions Ltd, it is for treatment of anxiety and panic disorders including phobic disorders such as Arachnophobia. At first Fearfighter was CD-ROM based, this has now progressed into being internet based (netFF). Fearfighter requires a minimum reading age of 11. The therapy is in 9 steps, although this is dependent on the severity of the illness, steps are usually between 2 and 9, the therapist is also involved within the therapy with a short meeting before each session and after the session is over, this is done in person for the CD-ROM but differs in the internet based one with contact being made via e-mail or phone.

OCFighter (previously called BTSteps)
OCFighter is an internet based treatment for people suffering from Obsessive compulsive disorder, which is based on Exposed with ritual prevention(similar to Systematic desensitization). The treatment involves activities such as worksheets as well as monitoring your own progress. Treatment is in 9 steps, they require a minimum reading age of 11 years. There is also helpline support when required, previously this programme was CD-ROM based using interactive voice recognition and worksheet work, this has now progressed to an online programme.