CBT Enhanced With Social Cognitive Training vs. CBT Only With Depressed Youth
Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression focused on measuring Depression, Adolescents, Cognitive behavior therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participants ages 13- through 17-years-old
- Youth must have a diagnosis of a current depressive disorder (e.g., major depressive episode; persistent depressive disorder) or a score on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) > 15
Exclusion Criteria:
- ever met criteria for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, or conduct disorder
- current alcohol or substance use disorder with significant impairment
- imminent risk of suicide
- reading level < 4th grade
Sites / Locations
- Judy GarberRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Cognitive behavioral therapy plus social cognitive training (CBTSCT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
The cognitive behavioral therapy is based on Beck's cognitive therapy model for the treatment of depression. We will conduct individual therapy with depressed adolescents using modules from the Coping with Stress manual used in other depression treatment studies with adolescents. In addition, therapists will teach teens explicitly about theory of mind and social perspective taking during each session and will use examples from the teen's own life to help them learn the skills.
The cognitive behavioral therapy is based on Beck's cognitive therapy model for the treatment of depression. Therapists will conduct individual therapy sessions with depressed adolescents using modules from the Coping with Stress manual. Social cognitive training will not be provided to teens in this condition.