Efficacy of Pythagorean Self-Awareness Intervention for Major Depressive Disorder

Stress management program of Pythagorean Self-Awareness Intervention (PSAI), which included eight sessions and lasted for eight weeks. On the first week, a personal session took place for measurements and training in the relaxation technique of diaphragmatic breathing. In the second week, patients attended a group session, in which they were adviced to follow specific directions for a healthy lifestyle, such as organized physical activity, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, creating a daily routine. In the third week, participants were introduced to the cognitive restructuring technique of (PSAI).In the following four group sessions, patients were trained on PSAI and the second relaxation technique, progressive muscular relaxation. In the last week, the final measurements were made. All sessions lasted for 120 minutes, except for the final one, which lasted for 60 minutes.