Table 1 Content of the psychoeducational group program

1

• First contact with the group

• Identification of depressive symptoms

• Information on chronic pathology versus chronicity

• Information on the relationship between depressive symptoms and chronic pathology

• Breathing techniques

2

• Behavioural Activation I: Concern and problems.

3

• Behavioural Activation II: Concern and problems.

4

• How to take care to advance I

➢ Healthy diet

➢ Motivation for change (resources and difficulties)

5

• How to take care to advance II

➢ Physical exercise

➢ Pleasant activities, social skills

6

• How to take care to advance III

➢ Sleep

➢ Therapeutic compliance

7

• Problem solving I

8

• Problem solving II

9

• Self-esteem and assertiveness

10

• Cognitive-behavioural perspective I

11

• Cognitive-behavioural perspective II

12

• Group farewell

• Final evaluation