Cognitive Behavioral vs. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Prevention of Depression in Adolescents

Promoting Well-being in Teens

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral vs. an interpersonal therapy program for preventing depressive symptoms in adolescents.

Hypothesis -- The cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapy prevention programs will be significantly better than the no-intervention control group in preventing depressive symptoms measured at post-intervention and at the 6-month follow-up. Gender differences also will be explored.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All students in 9th grade Wellness classes who have parental consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students without parental consent