Cognitive-behavioral treatment for depression: relapse prevention

This study presents 2-year follow-up data of a comparison between complete cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression (CT) and its 2 major components: behavioral activation and behavioral activation with automatic thought modification. Data are reported on 137 participants who were randomly assigne...

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Published inJournal of consulting and clinical psychology Vol. 66; no. 2; p. 377
Main Authors Gortner, E T, Gollan, J K, Dobson, K S, Jacobson, N S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1998
Subjects
Adult
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods
Depressive Disorder - psychology
Depressive Disorder - therapy
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Internal-External Control
Male
Personality Assessment
Recurrence
Thinking
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Summary:This study presents 2-year follow-up data of a comparison between complete cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression (CT) and its 2 major components: behavioral activation and behavioral activation with automatic thought modification. Data are reported on 137 participants who were randomly assigned to 1 of these 3 treatments for up to 20 sessions with experienced cognitive-behavioral therapists. Long-term effects of the therapy were evaluated through relapse rates, number of asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic weeks, and survival times at 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-month follow-ups. CT was no more effective than its components in preventing relapse. Both clinical and theoretical implications of these findings are discussed.
ISSN:0022-006X
DOI:10.1037/0022-006X.66.2.377