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The effect of therapeutic horticulture on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

  • By

  • Huang, Lei

  • Hong, Tian-Dan

  • Liang, Shi-cong

  • Huang, Zhao-Jun

  • Liang, Yong-Xin

  • Shen, Ling-Fang

  • Xia, Zhi-Chun

  • May 18, 2026

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    The study investigates the effects of Therapeutic Horticulture on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder.

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    This randomized controlled trial will involve 66 participants aged 12-18 diagnosed with MDD and NSSI.

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    Participants will be divided into intervention and control groups, with the intervention group receiving TH for two weeks.

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    Primary outcomes include the severity of NSSI, while secondary outcomes assess depression, self-efficacy, and sleep quality.

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    The findings aim to provide a novel treatment option and evidence for future clinical interventions in this population.

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The effect of therapeutic horticulture on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

  • by Huang, Lei , Hong, Tian-Dan , Liang, Shi-cong , Huang, Zhao-Jun , Liang, Yong-Xin , Shen, Ling-Fang , Xia, Zhi-Chun

  • May 18, 2026

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