Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Reich’s Quality of Life Improvement–Based Therapy: Participants in the intervention group will attend eight 90-minute group sessions of Quality of Life Therapy. The
Sponsors
Deputy of Research and Technology, Shiraz University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age older than 65 years old Female gender Depression diagnosis confirmed by a psychologist No receipt of other psychological treatments in the past three months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate in psychotherapy sessions Presence of psychotic disorders based on psychological assessment Substance abuse Intellectual disability Any serious medical conditions that may interfere with treatment Absence from more than two therapy sessions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The diagnosis of depression was made by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Timepoint: Pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Method of measurement: DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder, Beck’s Depression Inventory.;Suicidal thoughts score on the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI). Timepoint: Pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Method of measurement: Beck's Standard Suicidal Ideation Scale.;Rumination score on the Nolen-Hoeksema and Morrow Rumination Scale. Timepoint: Pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Method of measurement: The Rumination Scale of Nolen-Hoeksema and Morrow.;Score on the Stieger Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). Timepoint: Pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Method of measurement: Steger's Meaning in Life. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFahime Mohamadpour
Shiraz University
Outcome results
None listed