| 5.1 Physical activity and exercise interventions |
Physical activity and exercise interventions could be used to reduce depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder |
Limited; Grade B |
2 |
| 5.2 Smoking cessation interventions |
Smoking cessation interventions that involve counselling and/or pharmacotherapy (e.g., nicotine replacement) may be used to reduce depressive symptoms in current smokers with Major Depressive Disorder |
Low; Grade C3 |
3 |
| 5.3 Work-directed interventions |
A combination of work focused counselling and work-directed interventions could be used to reduce depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder |
Limited; Grade B |
2 |
| 5.4 Mindfulness-based and stress management interventions |
Mindfulness-based therapies (e.g., Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy [MBCT] and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction [MBSR]) could be used to reduce depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder |
Limited; Grade B |
2 |
| Stress management and relaxation techniques (e.g., breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, coping skills training) could be used to reduce depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder |
Limited; Grade B |
2 |
| 5.5 Dietary interventions |
Dietary counselling to improve nutritional habits that is in line with healthy dietary guidelines and/or nutrient-dense dietary patterns may be used to reduce depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder |
Low; Grade C1 |
3 |
| 5.6 Sleep-related interventions |
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) could be used to reduce depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder |
Limited; Grade B |
2 |
| 5.7 Loneliness and Social support- related interventions |
Improving social support and reducing loneliness may be used to reduce depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder |
Low; Grade C3 |
3 |
| 5.8 Green space interventions |
Support regarding individualized interaction with green spaces or participation in a green space-focused program may be used to reduce depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder |
Low; Grade C1 |
3 |
