A brief behavioral activation treatment for depression

Behavioral activation in acute inpatient psychiatry: A multiple baseline evaluation

“…It is a synthesis of the two most widespread versions of contemporary BA, the model developed by Jacobson et al (2001) and BATD (Lejuez, Hopko, Acierno, Daughters, & Pagoto, 2011;Lejuez et al, 2001). The protocol was adapted to fit the inpatient milieu and to be integrated with the nursing procedures.…”

“…BA originates from early behavioral models proposing that depression results from low levels of reinforcement and over-reliance on avoidant coping (Ferster, 1973;Lewinsohn, 1974). There are currently two BA versions being implemented widely, the Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression (BATD) developed by Lejuez, Hopko, and Hopko (2001) and the version developed by Jacobson, Martell, and Dimidjian (2001).…”

The Dutch version of the behavioral activation for depression scale (BADS): Psychometric properties and factor structure

“…Various versions of BA treatments currently exist, with recent versions developed by Lejuez and colleagues (Lejeuz, Hopko, & Hopko, 2001) and Martell, Addis, and Jacobson (2001). For a discussion of the general BA approach and the differences between the various versions, we refer the reader to Hopko, Lejuez, Ruggiero, and Eifert (2003) and .…”

Supervising Integrative Psychotherapy in the 21st Century: Pressing Needs, Impressing Possibilities

“…Of course, a conscientious therapist would be concerned about this depressed young man's level of inactivity, withdrawal, and avoidance. Thus, one might attempt a ''behavioral activation'' approach to depression a la Peter Lewinsohn's (1974) original work in this area, which has expanded in recent years (e.g., Hopko et al 2003;Jacobson et al 2001;Lejuez et al 2001;Martell and Lewinsohn 2010). If so, it might be helpful to provide some authoritative psychoeducational information on this approach with Lewinsohn et al's (1992) book on the topic, specifically intended for a lay audience.…”