Melancholic depression treatment study

The Black Dog Institute is currently running a treatment trial for individuals who are currently experiencing melancholic depression. The trial consists of three separate treatments which include: individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; OR treatment with an antidepressant; OR treatment with a combination of psychotropic medications. Please note: you will be randomly allocated to one of these treatment groups. The purpose of this trial is to investigate the most effective treatment option for individuals with melancholic depression.

We are looking for people who are:

• Aged between 18 and 65
• Able to commit to a twelve week treatment program in Randwick, NSW
• Not currently taking any antidepressant medication
• Not currently, and have not participated in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for 1 year
• Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Interested in participating

Please contact Bianca by phone 9382 9268 or email: melancholicstudy@unsw.edu.au