Table 2.

A priori codebook (8 codes).

Codes: questions	Description/beliefs
1. Etiology: Why is it like this?	Beliefs about causality
2. Frequency: Is it common?	Beliefs about the prevalence of depression
3. Course: How will it develop?	Beliefs about the natural course of depression
4. Prognosis: Will it work?	Beliefs about therapy efficacy
5. Therapy: Will therapy make me better, and where can I seek help?	Beliefs about therapy options
6. Diagnosis: What is wrong with me?	Beliefs about diagnosis
7. Self-management: What can I do myself?	Beliefs about coping
8. Social support and participation: How do I open, and where do I seek social support?	Beliefs about the importance of social support