Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chinese Adolescents With Depressive Symptoms（CADS-D )

Summary

CADS-D aimes to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of a newly DCBT program for Chinese adolescents with depressive symptoms.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 12 to 18 years;
2. Scored 28 or higher on the children's depression rating scale-revised (CDRS-R);
3. Have the ability to read and write in Chinese;
4. Participant and at least one of their guardians provided written consent;
5. Have access to mobile phone and internet.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The researchers assessed that the adolescent's depressive symptoms were too severe to participate to CADS-D;
2. Scored 5 or higher on item 13 (suicidal ideation) on CDRS-R;
3. Participants who met diagnosis of other mental disorder except depression;
4. Severe physical illnesses or other physical disabilities that prevented the use of DCBT;
5. Within the past three months or currently undergoing any antidepressant treatment, including medication therapy, psychotherapy, and physical therapy;
6. Unavailability to follow up months after intervention.

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