Lead Sponsor

University of California, Los Angeles

Age

13 - 17 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

•1. Meet DSM-5 criteria for at least one past major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, or unspecified bipolar disorder
•2. Be 13-17 years old
•3. English speaking and able to complete written questionnaires
•4. Ability to attend pre-determined group session time(s)
•5. Access to a smartphone to engage with the study app
•6. Medication usage is acceptable, but not required

•1. Regular use or current abuse of a psychoactive drug
•2. Evidence of behavioral problems that are thought to interfere with group treatment
•3. Suicidality that requires more intensive treatment
•4. Meeting DSM 5 criteria for bipolar I or II disorder, a psychotic disorder, or significant psychiatric symptoms (e.g., self-injurious behavior) that require more intensive treatment
•5. Concurrent participation in cognitive-behavioral therapy
•6. Inability to travel to study sessions and assessments