Effect of Jaques-Dalcroze eurhythmics on mental health

INTERVENTION: Intervention 1: In arm 1 rhthmic therapy by Jaques‐Dalcroze will be offered (60minuten/week; 20 weeks in total). Before the study starts and after week 20 a blood sample will be taken to check for signs of infetion (leukocyts, c‐reactive protein). Intervention 2: In arm 2 dance therapy will be offered (60minuten/week; 20 weeks in total). Intervention 3: In arm 3 a health education class will be offered (60minuten/week; 20 weeks in total). CONDITION: Depression F32 ‐ Depressive episode PRIMARY OUTCOME: The primary enpoint is an amelioration in the BDI. The timeponits of measurement are before the study starts and 20 weeks afterwards. A blood sample will be taken at the same time points to check for signs of infection. SECONDARY OUTCOME: The hypothesis to be tested is that there is a correlation between better mental health and biomarkers. For this reason the Hamilton and the blood sample will be compared with the results before the study began. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients ‐must be at least 50 years old ‐must have depressive symptoms (BDI>16 points; Hamilton depression scale > 10 points) ‐must be able to move without a walking frame ‐must sign a written consent form