Neurobehavioral Therapy For Epilepsy And Major Depressive Disorder
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an online group Neuro-behavioral Therapy (NBT) with text messaging intervention for Veterans with epilepsy and major depressive disorder (MDD).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking veterans * has home internet access * has access to and familiarity in using a computer or tablet at least weekly * Asymptomatic patients with chronic conditions * has access to a mobile device with Short Message Service (SMS) text and picture capability * has an active clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder based on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th version (ICD-10) * has an ICD-10 diagnosis of epilepsy with at least one seizure documented within the last five years Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * Veterans that have current suicidal ideation * have active psychosis; and have an ICD-10 diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures or conversion disorder.