Behavioural activation for depressive symptoms in young people with emerging or early psychosis: A pilot study protocol

Abstract

Background Theoretically, behavioural activation may have a valuable role to play in the treatment of depression among young people with emerging/early psychosis, however we lack trial evidence concerning its acceptability and feasibility. This study will establish the feasibility of clinician-delivered behavioural activation as an adjunct to standard care for this population. We aim to train and support clinicians in delivering behavioural activation to improve depressive symptoms in young people with early/emerging psychosis. Our objectives are to: 1. Establish the number of young people with early/emerging psychosis with clinically meaningful depression symptoms. 2. Establish the proporti..