Behavioural activation therapies for depression in adults with non-communicable diseases

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: The primary objective is to examine the effects of behavioural activation compared to any control group for the treatment of depression in adults with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The secondary objectives is to examine the effects of behavioural activation compared to each control group separately (no treatment, waiting list, other psychological therapy, pharmacological treatment, or any other type of treatment as usual) for the treatment of depression in adults with NCDs.