Blended Depression Therapy: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Face-to-face and Via Internet

European Comparative Effectiveness Research on Internet-based Depression in Sweden (E-compared) Treatment). A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Blended Internet and Face-to-face CBT Against Treatment as Usual

To asses the clinical effectiveness of blended cognitive behavior therapy (CBT): face-to-face and internet-based treatment for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in primary care compared to treatment as usual.

The study is part of a EU-project. Participants are recruited via regular routes from primary care settings. Following the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.) participants will be randomly allocated to either blended treatment for 10 sessions/weeks or to treatment as usual. We will include 150 participants in total.

Inclusion Criteria:

• depressive symptoms according to DSM-IV
• have access to a computer with internet connection
• have good knowledge of the Swedish language

Exclusion Criteria:

• recent (during last 6 weeks) change in psychiatric medication
• presently in any other psychological treatment
• severe depression
• suicidal ideation