Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders Depression
Conditions
Interventions
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different six week group programmes in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. There will be one group programme focusing on green
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants suffering from reactive depression 2. Over 18 years of age 3. Meet the DSM 1v criteria for mild to moderate depression 4. Participants will not suffer any co-morbidity and the participant's GP must have declared them fit to take part in the exercise programme
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients that do not meet the DSM 1v criteria 2. Suffer from co-morbitity 3. Are unable to participate in one hour of moderate walking 4. Are unable to communicate using the English Language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score will decrease after participation in the programme, in comparison to the initial value. This will imply that the participants are less depressed after having participated in either the CBT or the green exercise programme. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome measures will involve analysing the fluctuations in mood and self esteem over the duration of the course. There will be a comparison of the change in GHQ scores and SAS values and a comparison of all outcome measures between the two groups of subjects ie CBT group versus green exercise group. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed