Impact of Behavioral Activation on Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Colon Cancer

"Behavioral: Brief Behavioral Activation.~A five-session telephone-based brief behavioral activation treatment.~Session 1: Psychoeducation about depression; treatment rationale for Behavioral Activation (BA); rationale and instructions for activity log.~Session 2: Discussion of life goals and values; planning of activities aligned with life goals and values for coming week.~Session 3-4: Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; planning activities aligned with life goals and values for coming week.~Session 5: Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; reviewing treatment; stressing the importance of continuing to engage in activities aligned. with life goals and values; creating a a maintenance plan.~Other group: care as usual."

Care as usual provided by Region Västamanland,