CBT depression Flashcards
What approach/idea is CBT based on?
Cogntive Psychology/changing maladaptive thoughts
How does CBT work?
Altering the negative/dysfunctional thoughts which cause problems
What is the first thing a therapist would help the patient do?
Identify what their maladaptive/faulty thinking might be
What is a ‘homework’ they would have from their therapy?
Have them keep a diary of maladaptive/faulty thoughts or feelings which occur during the week
What would be the second stage of CBT?
Teach them how to combat the maladaptive thoughts with various techniques e.g. looking for evidence against them
What would be the third stage of CBT?
Put the skills of challenging/changing thoughts first with the therapist in sessions and then in their real life
What technique is used in CBT?
Evidential disputing- looking for evidence that the maladaptive thought is incorrect
How do you go about CBT (what setting etc)?
One to one with a therapist weekly, it is an individualised therapy
Is CBT long lasting?
It should be able to bring about lasting effects/is long lasting as it teaches a skill
What did Hollon (2005) find?
CBT had a longer lasting effect than drugs with relapse being 47% rather than 31%.
What did Karp & Frank find?
Drugs and CBT together were no more effective than drugs alone
What did Mirai find?
CBT as it has an unacceptable high drop-out rate and relapse is greater than face-to face therapy.
What did Shallcross find?
cognitive behavioural treatment was no more effective at preventing relapse in clients with depression than an active control condition (not given CBT- but possibly given something else like someone to talk to).
What did Williams find?
CBM and ICBT were an effective treatment for depressed individuals
Why is it being individualised good?
It can be tailored for that individuals issues which makes the therapy more effective
