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Table 2 Content of the 12-week Psychoeducational Program

From: Testing the efficacy of INtegral Cognitive REMediation (INCREM) in major depressive disorder: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

Session

Topics Covered

1. What is depression? (I)

Concept of depression

2. What is depression? (II)

Definition, symptoms, prevalence and course

3. Etiology of depression

Biopsychosocial model, psychobiology and psychological theories

4. Treatment of depression

Pharmacological, psychological and other treatment options

5. Behavioral Activation (I)

Introduction to Behavioral Activation

6. Behavioral Activation (II)

Exposition to positive activities

7. Cognitive Distortions

Cognitive distortions, automatic negative thoughts and cognitive restructuring technique

8. Anxiety

Anxiety management strategies

9. Social Skills (I)

Social skills deficits and communicational styles

10. Social Skills (II)

Social skills training

11. Problem-Solving Technique

Problem-Solving training

12. Relapse Prevention

Summary of the sessions and relapse prevention