Effectiveness of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Men and Women Prisoners With Major Depression

The purpose of this 3-year randomized trial is to promote uptake of evidence-based treatment
in criminal justice settings by conducting a fully-powered randomized effectiveness study
that collects pilot implementation data, including cost-effectiveness data. Group IPT will
be compared to treatment as usual (TAU) in a sample of 90 male and 90 female prisoners with
MDD from 4 institutions, allowing us to explore gender effects.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Meet all DSM-IV criteria for primary (non-substance induced) major depressive
disorder

- Expectation of at least 6 months of incarceration at baseline interview

- Incarcerated for at least 4 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

- Lifetime:

- Bipolar disorder

- Psychotic disorder

- Are imminently suicidal

- Cannot understand English well enough to understand the consent form or assessment
instruments when read aloud