Group talk therapy for depression in young adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a group therapy program led by non-professionals can help reduce depressive symptoms in young adults aged 18-24 who live, work, or study in Porto Alegre, Brazil. You may benefit if you have mild to moderate depression but no risk of suicide.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 24 years old
- You live, work, or study in Porto Alegre
- You have a PHQ-9 depression score of 5 or more (mild to moderate depression)
- You have no current thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- You have never had a manic or hypomanic episode, psychosis, or substance abuse problem
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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