Comparing two counselling approaches for depression with marital problems
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of talk therapy (ACT and CBT) with usual care to help people with depression who are also facing serious relationship problems. The goal is to see which type of counseling helps reduce depression symptoms best.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression and score 20 or higher on a depression questionnaire.
- You are going through serious relationship distress (marital crisis).
- You've been taking an antidepressant for at least 2 weeks.
- You have not had structured talk therapy before.
- You are not in a situation where you feel unsafe with your partner (no active abuse or violence).
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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