The effect of behavioral activation play therapy in adolescents with depression: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Xiaolong Huang,
Yuqi Chen,
Jiacheng Luo
et al.
Abstract:Background
Depression is a common psychological problem in adolescents worldwide. Although the World Health Organization recommends physical activity to reduce depressive symptoms in this population, compliance with this recommendation is often low. Furthermore, although behavioral activation therapy (BAT) is recommended as a treatment for adolescents with depression, the reported effect size is small. Compared with traditional exercises, gamified physical activities (GPA) can be particularly appealing to ado… Show more
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