Moderate depressive episode
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 18 years or older. Both genders. Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder based on DSM-5. Mild to moderate depression severity based on BDI-II score. Ability to use a smartphone and internet. Consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders. Active suicidal ideation. Substance abuse in the past six months. Participation in another psychological intervention during the study period. Cognitive impairment or neurological disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate change in depression severity verified using the Beck Depression Inventory II with score range 0 to 63 measured at baseline week 4 and week 22 with an expected improvement of at least 20 percent from baseline to post treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess adherence to the intervention verified by the percentage of sessions completed adherence considered acceptable if at least 80 percent of sessions are completed by week 4 | — |
Countries
Iraq
Contacts
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences