CADS-D aimes to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of a newly DCBT program for Chinese adolescents with depressive symptoms.
Age 12 to 18 years;
Scored 28 or higher on the children's depression rating scale-revised (CDRS-R);
Have the ability to read and write in Chinese;
Participant and at least one of their guardians provided written consent;
The researchers assessed that the adolescent's depressive symptoms were too severe to participate to CADS-D;
Scored 5 or higher on item 13 (suicidal ideation) on CDRS-R;
Participants who met diagnosis of other mental disorder except depression;
Severe physical illnesses or other physical disabilities that prevented the use of DCBT;