Baseline characteristics
| Stressbusters (45) | Websites (46) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age at baseline (mean (SD)) | 15.5 (1.4) | 15.2 (1.2) |
| Gender (male) | 12 (27%) | 19 (41%) |
| Ethnic group (white) | 45 (100%) | 45 (98%) |
| Do you consider yourself to have any physical health problems? (yes) | 2 (4%) | 10 (22%) |
| Have you ever been bullied? | ||
| I am currently being bullied | 3 (7%) | 6 (13%) |
| I have been bullied in the past but not at the moment | 34 (76%) | 27 (59%) |
| I have never been bullied | 8 (18%) | 12 (26%) |
| Missing | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) |
| Do you drink alcohol? | ||
| Never | 17 (38%) | 27 (59%) |
| Occasionally | 28 (62%) | 19 (41%) |
| Frequently | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Have you previously experienced any episodes of low mood? (yes) | 42 (93%) | 42 (91%) |
| Do you seek help to deal with your low mood? (yes) | 31 (72%) | 29 (69%) |
| Have you ever been prescribed antidepressants? | ||
| Yes | 4 (9%) | 2 (4%) |
| No | 33 (73%) | 29 (63%) |
| Not applicable | 8 (18%) | 15 (33%) |
| CBT in the past (yes) | 10 (22%) | 10 (22%) |
| Counselling in the past (yes) | 16 (36%) | 15 (33%) |
| Other talking therapies in the past (yes) | 4 (9%) | 1 (2%) |
CBT, cognitive–behavioural therapy.