Timescales

Preparation for the trial began in October 2006. The trial's two-year follow-up assessments for all participants are expected to be completed by the end of 2011. It has a number of stages:

August 2007 – February 2008

Launch of the trial web site, people are invited to take part in the trial and enrolments commence.

March 2008 – December 2008

Commencement of online trial exercises.

January 2009 - December 2011

Continuation of enrolments, completion of all two-year follow-up assessments and initial phase of analysis and reporting on the trial. Commencement of research on the feasibility of implementing online therapies in schools in collaboration with school counsellors and staff, students, and their parents.

January 2012 - June 2013

Completion of analysis and reporting on trial and school-based study and dissemination of findings to participants, schools, and all relevant health groups and community groups that have an interest in mental health and/or self-harm.