Cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression, part I: Assessment of depression and suicide risk

Abstract

Cognitive-behavioral therapy has been found effective in the treatment of depression. However, most

Mood regulation beliefs in depressed psychiatric inpatients: Examining affect, behavior, cognitive, and social strategies

“…The NMR scale seems sensitive to the issues confronted by patients who are suffering from a major depressive disorder. Psychotherapy with individuals suffering from depression has typically included reducing hopelessness and suicidal ideation as prominent targets for change in therapy [26]. The present results suggest that a comprehensive treatment for depression should also strive to enhance mood regulation beliefs.…”

Cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression, part VI: Integrating the use of antidepressant medications

“…Also, some clients may be referred to other mental health professionals because of the presenting problem (e.g., schizoaffective disorder) or previous response to treatment (e.g., history of favorable response to ECT). Approximately six weeks after therapy has begun, clients should be re-assessed to evaluate their progress (Overholser, 1995a). If no noticable reduction in symptoms has been observed, the therapist should modify the psychological treatment or recommended changes in the medication treatment.…”

“…Because different subtypes of depression are likely to respond to different medications, decisions regarding treatment are best made after the therapist has performed a thorough diagnostic assessment (Overholser, 1995a). The client should be evaluated for the presence of unipolar versus bipolar depression, psychotic versus nonpsychotic depression, and major depression with versus without melancholia.…”

Cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression, part III: Reducing cognitive biases

“…Biases reflect tendencies to view situations in a consistent manner regardless of the specific circumstances (Alloy & Abramson, 1988), such as the common tendency of people to seek information that supports rather than refutes their hypotheses. The focus on cognitive therapy should not be used alone, but is most effective when included with modules for the assessment of depression and suicide risk (Overholser, 1995a) and promoting enhanced social functioning (Overholser, 1995b). In this way, the therapy can provide a comprehensive treatment plan with semi-independent treatment modules.…”