A new approach to treating depressive disorder
Do you struggle to escape negative thoughts? You’re not alone
Read below to find out more
The way the brain deals with emotions may be a key part of depression, and research shows that the brain pathways involved in this emotional control may be disrupted in people with depression, leaving them stuck in a cycle of negative thinking.
CARE for MDD is a novel treatment approach that targets these brain pathways and is designed to change the way people process and respond to emotions, breaking the cycle of negative thinking.
What is CARE for MDD?
CARE for MDD is a smartphone app (application) that has been developed to support patients with depressive disorder (also known as clinical depression or major depressive disorder). The CARE for MDD app is formed of three key parts:
Brain exercises
Therapeutic lessons
Text messages and in-app notificationsHow often should a patient use CARE for MDD?
Treatment is designed to fit a patients’ daily schedule
The flexibility of using a smartphone app means that patients can choose what time of day to engage with their treatment.
For example, a typical week of CARE for MDD exercises might follow the pattern below:
Treatment lasts for 6 weeks, with therapeutic lessons available for a further 4 weeks.
For more information on CARE for MDD click here.
Is CARE for MDD suitable for me?
This short questionnaire is intended to provide additional information that may help you decide whether CARE for MDD may be right for you
Abbreviations
- MDD: Major Depressive Disorder
