Brain Study of Talk Therapy for Depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how your brain works during talk therapy for depression. It aims to find out how therapy helps you feel better so that future treatments can be more personalized.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old and a full-time college student
- You have mild to moderate symptoms of depression (like sadness, low energy, or trouble sleeping) but are not in crisis
- You are not currently having thoughts of suicide and have never tried to harm yourself in the past
- You have not started talk therapy within the last month
- You do not have a diagnosis of psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, or take high doses of certain anxiety medications
- You can understand and communicate in English
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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