Effectiveness and Acceptability of MoodGYM in Treating Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Americans



Status:Completed
Conditions:Depression, Major Depression Disorder (MDD)
Therapuetic Areas:Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:12/2/2016
Start Date:September 2014
End Date:November 2016

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This study aims to evaluate efficacy and acceptability of the Chinese language version of
MoodGYM as a therapeutic intervention in treating symptoms of depression in community
dwelling Chinese Americans in the Boston area.

Hypothesis 1: Participants enrolled in MoodGYM will show a significant decrease in
depressive symptoms after completion of the 5 modules.

Hypothesis 2: Participants enrolled in MoodGYM will show significantly improved
dysfunctional thinking.

Hypothesis 3: Participants enrolled in MoodGym will rate this program as culturally
acceptable.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Resident of the US, but self-identified as Chinese origin

- At least 18 years of age

- Proficiency in Chinese, including the ability to read Chinese

- Access to computer and internet

- Scores > 10 on the Chinese bilingual patient health questionnaire -9 item (PHQ-9)

Exclusion Criteria:

- Current ongoing psychiatric or psychological treatment

- Using illicit drugs or consumption > 3 standard drinks in a day

- Currently experiencing a psychotic illness

- Past or current history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

- ECT during the last year

- Current active suicidal or self-injurious potential necessitating immediate
face-to-face treatment
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