Psychoeducation for Major Depressive Disorder: Development and Evaluation of Effectiveness
The study aims to investigate the efficacy of a psychoeducational program as an adjunctive treatment for depression. The study will involve 338 patients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) of moderate severity. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Treatment as usual (TAU) alone or TAU plus the psychoeducational program. The program consists of six weekly group sessions covering information and techniques for coping with depression. Primary outcomes include a reduction in depressive symptoms measured by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and increased knowledge of depression. Secondary outcomes include improvements in functionality and quality of life. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of psychoeducation in improving outcomes for individuals with depression
• Both sexes;
• Ages between 18 and 65 years old;
• Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) made by a clinician according to Diagnostic Statistical Manual criteria-5-Text Revised (DSM-5-TR)
• Patients with Hamilton Depressive Rating Scale-17 items (HDRS-17) scores 14-23;
• Informed and signed consent form.