2008), and two-year follow-up (Stice, Rohde, Gau & Wade, 2010) greater reductions in self-rated depressive symptoms at posttest (Stice et al., 2008), six-month follow-up (Stice et al.greater reductions in interviewer-rated depressive symptoms at posttest (Rohde, Stice, Shaw, & Briere, 2014 Stice et al., 2008), six-month follow-up (Stice et al., 2008), and one- and two-year follow-ups (Stice, Rohde, Gau, & Wade, 2010).OutcomesĬompared to participants in one or more comparison groups, participants completing the cognitive-behavioral depression prevention program had: The homework is used to reinforce the skills taught in the sessions and help participants learn how to apply these skills to their daily life. During the sessions, motivational enhancement exercises are used to maximize willingness to use the new skills, strategic self-presentation is used to facilitate internalization of key principles, behavioral techniques function to reinforce the use of the new skills, and group activities foster feelings of social support and group cohesion. Additionally, each session has a portion devoted to thought identification/recording, and the participants apply skills taught in the program. Weekly sessions focus on building group rapport and increasing participant involvement in pleasant activities (all sessions), learning and practicing cognitive restructuring techniques (sessions 2-4), and developing response plans to future life stressors (sessions 5-6). The six weekly sessions begin with a review of concepts and the home practice assignments, and all sessions conclude with a homework assignment. The Blues Program is intended to actively engage participants, includes six weekly one-hour sessions and home practice assignments.
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