Web-Based Intervention Using Behavioral Activation and Physical Activity for Adults With Depression (The eMotion Study): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is a potentially effective treatment for depression and depressive relapse. However, promoting physical activity in people with depression is challenging. Interventions informed by theory and evidence are therefore needed to support people with depression to become more physically active. eMotion is a Web-based intervention combining behavioral activation and physical activity promotion for people in the community with symptoms of depression.

Objective

The objectives were to assess the feasibility and acceptability of delivering eMotion to people in the community with symptoms of depression and to explore outcomes.

Methods

Participants with elevated depressive symptoms were recruited from the community through various methods (eg, social m

SUBMITTER: Lambert JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6066639 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature