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Stress and Depression: Interventional, Non-pharmaceutical Stress Management Program With the Cognitive Restructuring Method "Pythagorean Self-Awareness" for Patients Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorder
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Pythagorean Self-Awareness Intervention program for Major Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 69 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The present study explored the effects of the implementation of the Pythagorean Self Awarenes Intervention (PSAI) on patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The primary aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of PSAI compared to the usual care provided for adults with major depressive disorder with respect to the reduction of depressive symptoms. Secondary aims of this study included reduction of stress and anxiety, enhancement of healthy lifestyle and improvement of affect, sleep quality and cognitive functions of patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Stress management program of Pythagorean Self-Awareness Intervention (PSAI), which included eight sessions and lasted for eight weeks. On the first week, a personal session took place for measurements and training in the relaxation technique of diaphragmatic breathing. In the second week, patients attended a group session, in which they were adviced to follow specific directions for a healthy lifestyle, such as organized physical activity, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, creating a daily routine. In the third week, participants were introduced to the cognitive restructuring technique of (PSAI).In the following four group sessions, patients were trained on PSAI and the second relaxation technique, progressive muscular relaxation. In the last week, the final measurements were made. All sessions lasted for 120 minutes, except for the final one, which lasted for 60 minutes.