How to Cope With Anxiety and Depression. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Self-management of Depression and Anxiety. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether citizens experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression will benefit from a self-management training program with respect to: 1) Self-efficacy, and 2) Symptoms of anxiety and depression, and 3) Self reported measures of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)

• The intervention is a Danish adaption of The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by The Stanford Patient Education Research Center, The Expert Patient Program Community Interest Company (EPPCIC), and The English National Health Service (NHS).
• The Danish adaptation has been performed by The Danish Committee for Health Education.

Inclusion Criteria:

• >= 18 years of age
• Suffering from anxiety and/or depressive symptoms
• Voluntary participation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Potential suicidal behavior
• Potential aggressive behavior
• Significant cognitive impairment