The purpose of this study is to understand how to best treat adults with depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT). CBT is a form of talk therapy that teaches individuals coping skills to improve their mood. CBT has been studied extensively and is considered a gold standard treatment for depression. Our hope is to understand who might benefit from this treatment and in what way this treatment works.
Participants must have a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and currently be under the care of a primary care physician or psychiatry provider within the Mass General Brigham Healthcare system. Participants cannot have received any form of CBT in the last 6 months or be receiving ongoing regular therapy (defined as treatment more than once a month). If you are eligible, you will be asked to attend weekly CBT sessions over videoconferencing or in person with one of the study therapists, which will last approximately 50 minutes. You will be eligible for 12 individual visits, with the potential for four additional sessions that will be decided between you and the clinician.
If you are interested in hearing more about the study, please contact our Study Coordinator at 617-724-9457 or MGHDCRPCBT@partners.org.
