Self-Identification Program

This study, called the Self-Identification Program, tests a psychological intervention designed to help people with a current major depressive episode understand and relate to themselves in healthier ways. Depression often involves harsh self-criticism and distorted self-perception, and this program aims to address those patterns. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 70 years old - You are experiencing a current major depressive episode as part of unipolar or bipolar depressive disorder (diagnosed by DSM-5 criteria) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a psychotic disorder (such as schizophrenia) - You have active suicidal thoughts with intent to act on them (high suicidality) - You are unable to provide informed consent - Your depressive episode is part of another primary diagnosis not covered by the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.