Testing a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Women With Depression in Alcohol Treatment

The primary aim of this project is to test the efficacy of a technology-supported lifestyle physical activity (LPA) intervention for preventing relapse among women with depression engaged in alcohol treatment. Participants are randomized to either 1) LPA+Fitbit intervention or 2) Fitbit Only control condition. Follow-up assessments and EMA data will be collected.

Inclusion Criteria: * female * between 18 and 65 years of age * score of 5 or above on the PHQ-9 (need to have a score of 1 on questions 1 OR 2) * Are sedentary/low active (i.e. less than 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity exercise for the past 3 months) * are currently engaged in alcohol treatment * own a smartphone - to allow for EMA software and Fitbit application Exclusion Criteria: * current DSM-5 diagnosis moderate/severe substance use disorder or anorexia or bulimia nervosa * a history of psychotic disorder or current psychotic symptoms * current suicidality or homicidality * current mania * marked organic impairment according to either the medical record or responses to the diagnostic assessments * physical or medical problems that would not allow safe participation in a program of moderate intensity physical activity (i.e., not medically cleared by study physician) * current pregnancy or intent to become pregnant during the next 12 weeks