Psychoeducation
MDD, depression
Psychoeducation consisted of education on the epidemiology, causes symptoms, and course of treatment of MDD. Investigators or staff providing psychoeducation were trained before the start of the study to ensure consistency in provision. All patients received psychoeducation using a DVD prepared by the authors.The DVD consisted of four chapters (about 10 minutes each): “If you are feeling low,” “Understanding depression,” “Treatment of depression,” and “Continuing treatment without interruption.” Psychoeducation was given during the screening period, at the start of treatment, at 3, 7, and 12 weeks, and at all prescribed visits from week 16 to 48. Patients viewed one chapter at each visit in turn, and then repeated from the first chapter after viewing the last chapter.