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Depression relapse prevention study

Published: 3 December 2008

Title: Depression relapse prevention study: Depression Awareness Recovery Effectiveness (DARE) - Dandenong Hospital
Chief Investigator: Professor Graham Meadows
Time: This NHMRC-funded study will examine whether depressive relapse can be prevented in people with recurrent depression by comparing mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) with usual treatment plus active symptom monitoring. Inclusion criteria:

• Aged 18 to 75 years
• Fluent in English
• At least three previous episodes of major depression
• Not currently depressed

Participants can continue their usual treatment including antidepressant medication if prescribed.

For further information contact:
The DARE team
Telephone: +61 3 9554 1585
Email: dare@med.monash.edu.au
Or visit: The DARE project website.