Demographic description of the participants at randomisation
| Behavioural activation (N=40) | Mindfulness (N=41) | Total (N=81) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Mean (SD) | 36.6 (10.5) | 35.6 (11.3) | 36.1 (10.8) |
| Minimum–maximum | 20–59 | 21–61 | 20–61 |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 28 (70%) | 29 (70.7%) | 57 (70%) |
| Male | 12 (30%) | 12 (29.3%) | 24 (30%) |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 15 (37.5%) | 15 (36.6%) | 30 (37%) |
| Married | 19 (47.5%) | 24 (58.6%) | 43 (53.2%) |
| Divorced/widow/widower | 5 (12.5%) | 1 (2.4%) | 6 (7.4%) |
| Other | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (2.4%) | 2 (2.4%) |
| Highest educational level | |||
| 9-year compulsory school | 1 (2.5%) | 2 (4.9%) | 3 (3.8%) |
| Secondary school | 11 (27.5%) | 14 (34.1%) | 25 (30.9%) |
| College/university | 27 (67.5%) | 24 (58.5%) | 51 (63%) |
| Other | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (2.4%) | 2 (2.5%) |
| Employment status | |||
| Employed/student | 35 (87.5%) | 30 (73.2%) | 65 (80.2%) |
| Unemployed | 3 (7.5%) | 3 (7.3%) | 6 (7.4%) |
| Retired | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.4%) | 1 (1.2%) |
| Other | 2 (6.3%) | 7 (17.1%) | 9 (11.1%) |
| Type of smartphone | |||
| Iphone | 24 (60%) | 23 (56.1%) | 47 (58%) |
| Android | 16 (40%) | 18 (43.9%) | 34 (42%) |
| Medication | |||
| Yes, earlier | 10 (25%) | 13 (31.7%) | 23 (28.4%) |
| Yes, present | 12 (30%) | 14 (34. 1%) | 26 (32.1%) |
| None | 18 (45%) | 14 (34.1%) | 32 (39.5%) |
| Psychological treatment | |||
| Yes, earlier | 19 (47.5%) | 23 (56.1%) | 42 (51.9%) |
| None | 21 (52.5%) | 18 (43.9%) | 39 (48.1%) |
| Experience of self-help literature | |||
| Yes | 12 (30%) | 13 (31.7%) | 25 (30.9%) |
| None | 28 (70%) | 28 (68.3%) | 56 (69.1%) |
| Diagnosis | |||
| Depression | 34 (85%) | 32 (78%) | 66 (82.5%) |
| With dysthymia | 22 (55%) | 18 (44%) | 40 (49%) |
| Earlier episodes | 31 (77.5%) | 34 (83%) | 65 (80%) |
| Panic disorder | 1 (2.5%) | 3 (7.5%) | 4 (5%) |
| Social phobia | 6 (15%) | 7 (17%) | 13 (16%) |
| Generalised anxiety disorder | 19 (47.5%) | 10 (24.5%) | 29 (36%) |