Friendship Bench Plus for Depression
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a structured talk therapy program called the Friendship Bench can help adults with moderate to severe depression. You will have conversations with trained lay counselors who guide you through problem-solving techniques.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have moderate to severe depression (a depression screening score of 11 or higher)
- You have not taken part in the Friendship Bench program in the past 12 months
- You speak either English or Shona
- You do not have psychosis, are not at high risk of suicide, and are not currently on other depression treatments
- You do not have serious health conditions like advanced AIDS, organ failure, recent heart problems, or cancer, and you are not pregnant or planning pregnancy
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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