Therapy for depression using emotion-focused sessions
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a structured talk-therapy program (supportive-expressive and emotion-focused therapy) for people with major depression. It may help by teaching new ways to understand and work with emotions as part of treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depression based on an interview test
- Your depression score must be above 14 on the Hamilton depression questionnaire at two visits one week apart
- If you take antidepressant or other mental-health medicine, your dose must be stable for at least 3 months and you must keep it stable during the study
- You are between 18 and 65 years old and can read and understand Hebrew
- You agree to join by signing written informed consent
- You are not currently in psychotherapy (talk therapy)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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