Talking therapy for depression after a hard life event
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new therapy called Painhunting against a standard therapy for depression that may be related to a recent bad experience. It aims to see which treatment helps people feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have depression that is at least moderate in severity.
- You went through a difficult or stressful life event in the past 2 years.
- You live in Kazakhstan and speak Russian fluently.
- You can attend at least 6 therapy sessions.
- You are not currently in therapy with another provider and have not changed or started depression medication in the last 4 weeks.
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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