Psychopathology - treating depression Flashcards
What is the most commonly used psychological treatment for depression?
Cognitive behavioural therapy
What extends Ellis’s ABC model?
Rational emotive behavioural therapy (REBT) to an ABCDE model
What does D stand for in ABCDE?
Dispute
What does E stand for in ABCDE?
Effect
What is the central technique of REBT?
Identify and dispute irrational thoughts
What is the goal of behavioural activation?
To work with depressed individuals to gradually decrease their avoidance and isolation and increase their involvement in activities that increase their mood
What is one strength of treating depression?
Evidence for effectiveness
What is the evaluation of treating depression having evidence for effectiveness?
P: Effectiveness for treating depression
E: March (2007)- compared CBT to antidepressant drugs and also a combination of both
E: After 36 weeks, 86% of the CBT + antidepressant group improved
L: Widely seen as a first choice of treatment
What is one limitation of treating depression?
suitability for diverse clients
What is the evaluation of treating depression not having suitability for diverse clients?
P: Lack of effectiveness for clients with learning disabilites
E: Complex rational thinking in CBT makes it unsuitable for learning difficulties
E: Sturmey (2005)- Any psychotherapy isn’t suitable for people with learning difficulties
L: CBT may be suitable for a specific range of people
What is another limitation of treating depression?
Relapse rates
What is the evaluation of treating depression having relapse rates?
P: High relapse rates
E: Shehzad (2017)- assessed depression in 439 clients every month for 12 months following CBT
E: 42% relapsed within 6 months; 53% relapsed within a year
L: May need to be repeated periodically
