Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological therapies in adolescents with subthreshold depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis (opens in new tab)

BackgroundSubthreshold depression (SD) is highly prevalent in adolescents and young adults aged 11–25 years, leading to impaired psychosocial functioning and a high risk of progression to major depressive disorder (MDD). Non-pharmacological therapies are the mainstay of intervention for adolescent SD, yet the comparative efficacy of different interventions remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the relative effectiveness of various non-pharmacological interventions for adolescent SD via...