Brief Group Intervention Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Depression in College Students

Brief Group Intervention Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Depression in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Depression is an important mental health concern in college students. This study will recruit students who test positive for moderate to severe depression on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Subjects will be randomly assigned to either a treatment or a control condition. Those in the treatment group will receive four 90 minute group classes using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to address traumatic memories and other self-identified causes of depression. It will compare them to a no treatment control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A score of 19 or more on the Beck Depression Inventory
• Currently enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas
• Able to read, understand, and complete forms

Exclusion Criteria:

• None