Computerised memory specificity training (c-MeST) for the treatment of major depression: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Major depression is a prevalent and debilitating disorder, but many sufferers do not receive support or respond to current treatments. The development of easily accessible and low-intensity treatments that have clear cognitive mechanisms of change is indicated. Memory specificity training (MeST) is an intervention for depression that targets deficits in recalling detailed memories of past experiences through repeated practice of autobiographical memory retrieval. This randomised controlled trial will assess the efficacy of an online, computerised version of MeST (c-MeST). METHODS AND ANALYSIS:Adults aged 18 and over with a current major depressive episode (MDE) will be recruited and randomised to have access to the seven session, online c-MeST programme for 2 weeks, or to a wa

SUBMITTER: Hallford DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6398714 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature