Talk therapy options for major depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of talk therapy to see which is more helpful for depression. You would attend weekly sessions for 18 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depression by a psychiatrist.
- Your depression is at least moderate, based on a standard rating scale.
- You are not on antidepressants, or you have been on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks and can keep it unchanged during the study.
- You are fluent in Turkish and can attend weekly sessions.
- You are not currently in psychotherapy, and have not had cognitive behavioral or psychodynamic therapy in the past year.
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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