AO3: CBT

Question 1

RTS effectiveness March 2007

Answer 1

He studied adolescents with depression and found 81% of their symptom had improve and 86% symptom improved when combing CBT and antidepressants. This suggest that challenging irrational and negative thoughts can reduce the symptoms of depression. Popular treatment for NHS.

Question 2

Requires motivation and committment

Answer 2

Patients need to attend session over a period of time and to complete homework such as keeping an dairy and engaging in activities they once enjoyed. Individuals with depression often lack motivation may reduce the effectiveness of CBT