Table 4

Estimated probabilities of a naive user randomly finding online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) from four websites where a knowledgeable user could find CCBT in three clicks

WebsiteNumber of choices available at each level (click)Probability of finding online free access CBT
Level 1Level 2Level 3
RCPsych7201 in 140
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfoforall/problems/depression/depression.aspx
NHS Choices216151 in 1890
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Depression/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Patient.co.uk123671 in 3024
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Depression.htm
Net Dr248181 in 3456
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/depression/index.shtml
  • Websites are shown in order of ease of finding online free access CBT (website names hyperlinked).