Cognitive Apporach To Treating Depression

Question 1

What is the most commonly used psychological treatment for depression

Answer 1

CBT

Question 2

What does cbt include

Answer 2

Cognitive restructuring - turning negative thoughts to positive thoughts
Guided discovery - challenging negative thoughts and irrational beliefs
Keeping a journal
Activity scheduling and behaviour activation `
Relaxation and stress reduction techniques
Role playing

Question 3

What is REBT

Answer 3

It extends Ellis abc model to ABCDE d = dispute e = effect
It aims to help client to identify and challenge irrational thoughts

Question 4

Strenght of cognitive approach to treating depression (application

Answer 4

Most popular and successful therapies for treating depression where individual
March et al found that cbt is more successful for treating depression than drug therapy
This means that it has good application s\as cbt is effective in reducing symptoms

Question 5

Strenght if cognitive approach to treating depression

Answer 5

Allows patient to develop at there pwn pace with the therapist tailoring the sessions to suit each individual
So cbt embraces free will in its approach

Question 6

Limitation of cognitive approach fo treating depression

Answer 6

The treatment emphasises on ‘here and now’ but this may not be appropriate for some people who need to revisit past events as part of their journey to wellness
- limits usefulness as it may not be effective for all individuals

Question 7

Limitation o cognitive approach for treating depression ( idiographic)

Answer 7

Does not work well for people who do not like to express themselves freely or whack the verbal skills to do so
- lacks idiographic dimension as it ignores the experience of the individual to some extent