Clinical Research Directory

Depressed participants: Inclusion Criteria: * A principal diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) according to DSM-5 of a mild to moderate severity, that is, a 4 on a 0 (no depressive symptoms) to 8 (very severe symptoms) scale according to the ADIS-5 interview. * Danish language proficiency. * Ability and willingness to give informed consent. * Be either non-medicated or stabilized \[i.e., same dosage for a minimum of 8 weeks on antidepressant and antianxiety medication\]. * Access to either a smartphone, tablet, or computer with video camera Exclusion Criteria: * Severe depression deemed to require more intense psychotherapy or medication. * Non-stabilized medication (see above). * A history of bipolar disorder. * Current or past psychosis. * Substance abuse or dependence judged to require treatment. * Suicide risk requiring immediate hospitalization. * Receiving any other current psychotherapy or counseling. Healthy participants: Will only be considered for participation if they can read and understand the Danish language and deemed able and willing to give informed consent. They will undergo diagnostic interviewing to ensure the absence of a current psychiatric diagnosis and the absence of a history of bipolar disorder or psyhosis according to the ADIS-5. They will also be excluded if they receive any psychotropic medication.