4.4: Treating depression Flashcards
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks)
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
What do the steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include?
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include:
- The ‘patient as a scientist’
- Reinforcement of positive thoughts
- Cognitive restructuring
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist’ as they do what, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring?
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include:
- The ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts
- Reinforcement of positive thoughts
- Cognitive restructuring
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
What uses the ABCDE model?
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and what does it involve?
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves:
- Rational dispute
- Empirical and logical arguments
- Challenging automatic negative thoughts
- Shame-attacking exercises
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
First AO3 PEEL paragraph
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
Example
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
What did they do?
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of:
- CBT
- Antidepressants
- A combination of CBT plus antidepressants
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, what?
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating what?
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, what?
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting what?
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
Second AO3 PEEL paragraph
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
What may patients with severe depression not do?
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore what?
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
What do alternative treatments not require?
Alternate treatments do not require the same level of motivation
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example what, do not require the same level of motivation?
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more what in these cases?
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases.
What does this do?
This poses a problem for CBT
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases.
Why does this pose a problem for CBT?
This poses a problem for CBT, as CBT cannot be used as the sole treatment for severely depressed patients
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases.
This poses a problem for CBT, as CBT cannot be used as the sole treatment for severely depressed patients.
Third AO3 PEEL paragraph
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT overemphasises the role of cognitions
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases.
This poses a problem for CBT, as CBT cannot be used as the sole treatment for severely depressed patients.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT overemphasises the role of cognitions.
What does CBT suggest that is the primary cause of their depression?
CBT suggests that a person’s irrational thinking is the primary cause of their depression
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases.
This poses a problem for CBT, as CBT cannot be used as the sole treatment for severely depressed patients.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT overemphasises the role of cognitions.
CBT suggests that a person’s irrational thinking is the primary cause of their depression and does not take what into account?
CBT suggests that a person’s irrational thinking is the primary cause of their depression and does not take into account other factors
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases.
This poses a problem for CBT, as CBT cannot be used as the sole treatment for severely depressed patients.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT overemphasises the role of cognitions.
CBT suggests that a person’s irrational thinking is the primary cause of their depression and does not take into account other factors.
What does CBT therefore do?
CBT therefore ignores other factors or circumstances that might contribute to a person’s depression
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases.
This poses a problem for CBT, as CBT cannot be used as the sole treatment for severely depressed patients.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT overemphasises the role of cognitions.
CBT suggests that a person’s irrational thinking is the primary cause of their depression and does not take into account other factors.
CBT therefore ignores other factors or circumstances that might contribute to a person’s depression.
Example
For example, a patient who is suffering from domestic violence or abuse does not need to change their negative or irrational beliefs, but in fact needs to change their circumstances
Discuss the cognitive approach to treating depression (16 marks)/Discuss cognitive behaviour therapy as a means of treating depression (16 marks).
The general rationale of cognitive therapies is to change negative schemas and so alleviate the depression.
The steps involved in Beck’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) include the ‘patient as a scientist,’ as they generate hypotheses to test the validity of irrational thoughts, reinforcement of positive thoughts and cognitive restructuring.
Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) uses the ABCDE model and involves rational dispute, empirical and logical arguments, challenging automatic negative thoughts and shame-attacking exercises.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that there is research support for CBT.
For example, March et al. (2007) found that CBT was as effective as antidepressants in treating depression.
They examined about 330 adolescents with a diagnosis of depression and looked at the effectiveness of CBT, antidepressants and a combination of CBT plus antidepressants.
After 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group had significantly improved, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression.
However, 86% of the CBT plus antidepressant group had significantly improved, suggesting that a combination of both treatments may be more effective.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT requires motivation.
Patients with severe depression may not engage with CBT or even attend the sessions and therefore this treatment will be ineffective in treating these patients.
Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be Alternate treatments, for example antidepressants, do not require the same level of motivation and may be more effective in these cases.
This poses a problem for CBT, as CBT cannot be used as the sole treatment for severely depressed patients.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that CBT overemphasises the role of cognitions.
CBT suggests that a person’s irrational thinking is the primary cause of their depression and does not take into account other factors.
CBT therefore ignores other factors or circumstances that might contribute to a person’s depression.
For example, a patient who is suffering from domestic violence or abuse does not need to change their negative or irrational beliefs, but in fact needs to change their circumstances.
Therefore, what?
Therefore, CBT would be ineffective in treating these patients until their circumstances have changed
