Behavioral activation self-help for veterans with depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a self-help program that helps veterans with depression gradually re-engage in meaningful activities. It is designed for veterans in primary care mental health clinics and may help improve mood without needing intensive therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are a patient at the study site.
- Your depression score is between 10 and 20 on a standard questionnaire (moderate to moderately severe depression).
- You can read English and are willing to work on the self-help program between sessions.
- You do not have severe anxiety (score 10 or less on the anxiety questionnaire).
- You are not already in specialty mental health care or currently in another therapy program that would interfere.
- You do not have severe mental health conditions (like uncontrolled psychosis or mania), substance use disorders, or high risk of suicidal thoughts.
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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