Institute of Population Research, Peking University
University of Michigan
Queen's University
Hongkou Mental Health Center
The investigators present a trial protocol for a 2-arm cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a hybrid implementation-effectiveness design comparing standard MBC implementation versus eMBC implementation with 6-month follow up in 12 mental health centers in Shanghai, China. The eMBC implementation uses a WeChat mini-program that includes outcome tracking using brief questionnaires and self-management lessons supplemented with support by a lay coach via WeChat.
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Men or women aged 18-65 years;
2. Participants were diagnosed of unipolar depressive disorder by the treating physician based on accepted diagnostic criteria (e.g., CCMD-3, DSM-IV, DSM-5, ICD-10);
3. Participants are expected to have a smartphone device available and be proficient in using a smartphone;
4. Participants should have a junior high school education or above, have sufficient audio-visual skills, be able to fully understand the research content and have the legal ability to sign informed consent.
You may not be if
1. Presence of obvious violent aggressive behavior or tendencies;
2. Participants who are unstable during onset episodes and cannot cooperate in completing the study content;
3. Serious suicidal tendencies;
4. Inability to carry out effective verbal communication;
5. No smartphone;
6. Other circumstances that prevented cooperation or completion of the study.
