Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Question 1

Strength: RTS March

Answer 1

Studied adolescents with depression, 81% said symptoms had significantly improved after CBT and 86% improved if CBT combined with anti depressants, challenging negative beliefs can provide a reduction in depressive symptoms, popular treatment for depression for NHS

Question 2

Weakness: requires motivation and commitment

Answer 2

Requires motivation and commitment for patients to attend sessions over a period of time, complete homework such as keeping a diary or engaging in activities once enjoyed, individuals with depression often lack motivation, may reduce effectiveness

Question 3

Weakness: high relapse rates

Answer 3

It has high relapse rates, SHEHZAD ET AL, assessed depression in 439 clients every month for 12 months following CBT, 53% relapsed back into depression within a year of ending treatment, although effective in short term patients may need to engage in treatment more regularly, reducing effectiveness as long term treatment