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

BackgroundIn recent years, the rising incidence and comorbidity of major depressive disorder (MDD) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents have emerged as a critical global public health challenge. Existing interventions often face limitations such as low patient willingness and poor adherence, restricting their effectiveness. This situation creates an urgent need to explore effective and acceptable interventions. Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) is a novel treatment that uses plan...