Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention to Decrease Depressive Symptoms in Veterans With Hepatitis C

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, age 18 or older * Documentation of positive hepatitis C status as indicated by a detectable HCV viral load by polymerase chain reaction * Mild to moderate depressive symptoms as evidenced by a BDI II score of ≥ 14 * Able to read and understand English * Written/signed informed consent specific to this protocol * Being sedentary that is , less than 30 minutes of planned low to moderate intensity exercise 2 days per week Exclusion Criteria: * Suicidal ideations * Current interferon therapy or planning to begin interferon therapy during the next three months * Diagnosis of Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder * Any medical condition, disorder, or medication that contraindicates participation in a mild to moderate intensity walking program