Combined biological & CBT TREATMENTS for Stress - Riggs

Question 1

Background of CBT treatments

Answer 1

It is important to focus on changing a persons behaviour as well as changing their thoughts.

Question 2

Aim of Riggs

Answer 2

Evaluate the effect of fluoxetine v placebo in combination with CBT on depression, substance abuse disorder and conduct disorder

Question 3

Method of Riggs

Answer 3

• Independent measures design, randomised

- CBT was directed at substance abuse

Question 4

Participants of Riggs

Answer 4

126 adolescents wit depression. Diagnosed with substance abuse disorder and conduct disorder

Question 5

Procedure of Riggs

Answer 5

16 weeks of treatment

1) Fluoxetine and a course of CBT
2) Placebo and a course of CBT

Question 6

Results and Conclusions

Answer 6

Option 1 was most effective. Led to significant improvements on one measure of depression when compared to option 2