Dance therapy for teens with depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether dance-movement therapy (moving with a therapist to express feelings) can help teens with moderate to severe depression feel better. It is for adolescents who are not experiencing other severe mental health conditions like psychosis or a critical substance use problem.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with moderate to severe depression (score of 16 or more on a depression scale).
- You do not have acute psychosis, psychotic depression, or a personality disorder.
- You do not have severe anorexia.
- You do not have a critical level of substance misuse.
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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