Multi-domain Psychoeducation Self-management Program for Adults With MDD in Singapore

This is a single-centre, two-arm, unblinded pilot randomised controlled trial study on 60 participants (30 in each arm) from the community mental health service (CMHS) centre within a social service agency in Singapore based on inclusion criteria. The study will examine the effects of a 5-sessions of Multi-domain Psychoeducation Self-management Programme and treatment-as-usual) over 5 weeks or control (treatment-as-usual) group.

Inclusion Criteria:Clinically diagnosed with Major Depressive DisorderCommunity-dwelling adults aged 21 to 80 years oldSingaporean or permanent residentsLiterate in the English languageWilling to be video or audio-recorded during the qualitative interview sessions for acceptability of interventionExclusion Criteria:Clinically diagnosed with maternal depressionClinically diagnosed with cognitive impairment/ intellectual disabilityPregnant womenCurrently institutionalised in a long-term care facilityCurrently attending other psychoeducation self-management programmesThose who do not agree to the audio or video recording.