Mental Health in Adults and Children- Frugal Innovations (MAC-FI): Adult Depression Component

This Supported Self-Management intervention consists of bibliotherapy (the Antidepressant Skills Workshop) that is provided to a patient by a health or social worker. The patient is supported in the use of the skills found in the workbook over the course of two months. The skills in the workbook are based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Participants in the control arm will received enhanced treatment as usual in the form of usual care at primary care centres and a leaflet providing information about depression.