Randomized Trial of Psychotherapy for Persistently Depressed Primary Care Patients
Randomized Trial of Psychotherapy for Persistently Depressed Primary Care Patients
This is a pilot study. The purpose of this study is to determine whether adding 4 months of
 behavioral therapy to primary care physician medication treatment(relative to medication
 treatment alone) improves outcomes for persistently depressed primary care patients.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Current MDD or MDD within the past year or current dysthymia

 -  PHQ-9 > 10

 -  have been prescribed an antidepressant medication (by their PCP) at least 8 weeks
 before pre-treatment timepoint

 -  are able to speak, read, and understand English sufficiently well to complete study
 procedures

 -  are between the ages of 18 and 70

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  presence of significant suicidal ideation or risk

 -  history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic symptoms, or severe alcohol or
 drug problems within the past year;

 -  history of antisocial personality disorder or borderline personality disorder;

 -  currently in psychotherapy or have received counseling more frequently than once per
 month in the past year.