ALT Guided self-help (GSH) is a brief and low-intensity psychoeducational intervention that perfectly fits the stepped-care model implemented in the UK and is routinely delivered in NHS Talking Therapies (formerly known as IAPT) for mild-to-moderate anxiety (Coull & Morris, 2011). GSH interventions involve six to eight sessions that last approximately 30 minutes and are facilitated by trained and regularly supervised practitioners. GSH is typically based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Although the scientific literature highlights that the short- and long-term effects of this treatment are comparable to face-to-face psychotherapy (Cuijpers et al., 2010), studies have showed that a significant number of patients consider CBT-GSH unacceptable, leading to early dropouts, incomplete treatment plans, and poor treatment outcomes (Delgadillo et al., 2014).

ALT Consensus statement on the problem of terminology in psychological interventions using the internet or digital components

ALT Highlights • The field of Internet-delivered interventions faces inconsistent terminology issue. • Inconsistent terminology results in miscommunication between stakeholders. • A common glossary is a potential solution to remedy inconsistent terminology issue. • A diverse taskforce needs to called upon to propose a common glossary.