Depressive disorders

• Psychological therapies:

  • Low-intensity psychosocial interventions:  These include computerised CBT and self-help therapy based upon CBT principles. Group-based physical activity may also be offered.
  • Group-based CBT: may be offered to those with persistent subthreshold and mild to moderate depression.
  • High-intensity psychological interventions: offered to those with moderate to severe depression. consist of individual CBT, interpersonal activity, couples therapy and behavioural activation.
  • Counselling and short-term psychodynamic therapy: