A randomised controlled trial on the effect of a cognitive behavioural bibliotherapy self-help intervention program on increasing resilience in individuals with depression.

Intervention group of outpatient participants with a diagnosis of moderate depression reading a cognitive behaviour therapy based bibliotherapy manual, 'The Good Mood Guide: A Self-Help Manual for Depression,' plus a short weekly telephone contact of approximately five minutes’ duration with one of the researchers. They will also continue to receive the standard care and treatment at the outpatient department. The manual contains eight modules, each module containing reading, writing and activities to be completed over a one-week time-frame. Each module takes approximately 1-2 hours per week to complete. The entire program was designed to be completed in eight weeks. By reading the manual, it is anticipated that participants will have an increase in their resilience. Data will be collected at three timepoints: Baseline (Week 0), end of program (Week 8), and 4 weeks follow-up (Week 12).