Evaluation of Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) in Outpatient Care

Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT), 8 sessions (60min); once a week over a period of 8 weeks. Metacognitive Training for depression (D-MCT) is a low-threshold, easy to administer group intervention. It aims at the reduction of depressive symptoms by changing cognitive biases; not only biases targeted in cognitive behavioral therapy but also those identified by basic research.

A computerized cognitive remediation program that covers several cognitive domains, such as attention, visuomotor skills, and Memory. The difficulty level adapts automatically to the performance level of each patient. At the end of each session, the patient receives individual feedback on his or her performance; 8 sessions (60min), once a week over a period of 8 weeks