This is a research trial being run from the University of Glasgow.
It is to assess the use of a new treatment of depression called Bouldering Psychotherapy which will be provided at Above Adventure Climbing Centre in Kilmarnock.
Bouldering Psychotherapy was shown to be as good as CBT in European research. This trial is to see if it also works (and should be available) in the UK. It is a 10-weekly-sessions group treatment where you will develop skills for overcoming your depression. The underpinning idea, that depression is fuelled by self-criticism and inactivity, is part of standard CBT treatments. In Bouldering Psychotherapy this is worked upon in group sessions and learning from this is put into practice while bouldering and then subsequently in homework assignments. You do not need a high level of physical fitness to benefit.
If you choose this option, you will receive an assessment and then need to wait for 2-6 weeks or so to start treatment
There is a screening questionnaire to determine if you are eligible to participate.
Click here if you wish to proceed. Click here to return to other options for treatment.
There is a participant information sheet with full details here. There is a Privacy Statement information sheet with more detail here.
Contact for Further Information
Principle Investigator, Dr Steve Moorhead: