Topic 7- Cognitive App To Treating Depression

Question 1

PEEL 1
REBT effectiveness

Answer 1

P- A strength of REBT is its supported by research showing it’s an effective therapy.
E- Ellis claimed a 90% success rate with treatment completed in an average 27 sessions.
E- However, treatment isn’t always effective at reducing symptoms of depression.
L- Suggesting clients don’t always pit their revised beliefs into action.

Question 2

PEEL 2
Exercise for depression

Answer 2

P- A positive shows research shows exercise can be beneficial in calming depression.
E- Babyak found aerobic exercise, ant depressant drugs or both together can treat depression.
E- However, there was slower relapse rates following exercise than drug treatments.
L- Showing exercise can be beneficial in treating depression.

Question 3

PEEL 3
CBT too much effort

Answer 3

P- A weakness is CBT is effective but requires effort and commitment.
E- Ellis found an average of 27 sessions of REBT were needed for depression to be treated effectively.
E- Cuijper found CBT is effective if it’s used with drug therapy.
L- Suggesting using CBT and drugs might help distressed clients who are unable to focus on CBT.