Explanation for the choice of comparators {6b}
depression, depressed
An SOC control group will be used as a comparator, as it would be unethical to deny care to any person that is identified as being depressed, once screened for inclusion in our study. The standard of care for depression in Alberta includes provision of resources to seek mental health care, in the form of telephone numbers and the Alberta Health Services Website. Any care is then self-initiated by the participant. This comparison will allow for the best estimate of the potential population impact of our study intervention in Alberta.