Psychoeducational Group for Depression

You may be eligible if

• Inclusion:
• Both sexes;
• Ages between 18 and 65 years old;
• Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) made by a clinician according to Diagnostic Statistical Manual criteria-5-Text Revised (DSM-5-TR)
• Patients with Hamilton Depressive Rating Scale-17 items (HDRS-17) scores 14-23;
• Informed and signed consent form.
• Exclusion:
• Unstable serious clinical or neurological diseases;
• Postpartum depression or other types of depressive disorders (disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, pre-menstrual, substance/medication-induced depressive disorder, depressive disorder due to another medical condition, another disorder specified depressive disorder and unspecified depressive disorder);
• Other psychiatric disorders;
• Patients with active psychotic symptoms;
• Suicidality risks
• Patients already undergoing any other psychological treatment for MDD;
• Discontinuation:
• More than two absences during treatment;
• Those who miss more than two sessions/consultations, whether medical treatment or the psychoeducational program;
• Non-response to the use of Sertraline over the initial eight weeks; Presence of hypomanic symptoms at any time during treatment (Young \<7)