Psychological Treatments For Depression Flashcards
Who devised CBT
Beck
Name the two psych treatments
CBT AND PIT
Aim of CBT
Identify and challenge maladaptive cognition a and dysfunctional behaviours
What are the 3 steps for CBT
1 challenges the clients negetive thoughts and prove accuracy of irrational beliefs
- Teaching self talking
- Test faulty hypothesis through homework
What are the two techniques for CBT
Thought catching and behavioural activation
What is involved in thought catching
Helping client to recognise links between thoughts and feelings. Asked to keep diary and therapist will challenge the thoughts
What is involved in behavioural activation
Being active releases serotonin. Take part in pleasurable activities to counteract depression
What study supports CBT
Baybak. 165 adults with major depressive disorder were randomly allocated to three groups exercise drug or combo. After 6 months those in exercise had lower replace rates
What study assesses the effectiveness of CBT
Rush et al. CBT more effective in reducing low mood than tricyclics.
What is the aim of PIT
To uncover disturbances in I interpersonal relationships and modifying them
What are the four aspects PIT is designed to help with
Unresolved greif
Role disputes diff expectations on a relationship
Role transitions life events
Interpersonal deficits lack of self esteem
What is a study that supports PIT
PIT. As successful as CBT when assessed over 52 months equally effective in reducing severity of depression
