Depression- Explaining And Treating(Cognitive Approach)

• What is one of the most common mental health disorders?

  Depression
• What percentage of adults in the UK experience depression?

  One in five adults
• Which demographic has a higher rate of depressive symptoms?

  Women aged 16 to 29
• What approach does this video take to explain depression?

  The cognitive approach
• What are schemas in psychology?

  Mental frameworks built from experience
• How do schemas help individuals navigate the world?

  They provide mental shortcuts for understanding
• What can negative schemas lead to?

  Biases about oneself and events
• What is Beck's negative triad?

  Negative beliefs about self, world, and future
• What behaviors might result from negative thought patterns?

  Avoidance, withdrawal, and inaction
• What is cognitive distortion?

  Faulty thinking patterns leading to negativity
• What is selective abstraction?

  Focusing on one negative detail out of context
• What does Ellis's ABC model stand for?

  Activating event, Belief, Consequence
• How do rational and irrational beliefs differ in the ABC model?

  Rational beliefs lead to healthier emotions
• What is "masturbatory thinking" according to Ellis?

  Unrealistic expectations about life
• What is a criticism of cognitive theories of depression?

  They may overlook biological factors
• What is the effectiveness rate of CBT after 36 weeks?

  81%
• What is a potential issue with CBT for severely depressed patients?

  They may lack motivation for engagement
• What is the role of the therapist in Beck's CBT?

  To help clients test their irrational thoughts
• What is the goal of Alice's REBT?

  To dispute irrational beliefs directly
• What is the purpose of shame attacking exercises in REBT?

  To confront fears and build resilience
• How do Beck's CBT and Ellis's REBT differ?

  In their methods of addressing irrational thoughts
• What was the effectiveness rate of combined treatment in March's study?

  86%
• What is a criticism of the client's role in CBT?

  It may lead to victim blaming
• What is a potential limitation of focusing on the present in therapy?

  It may neglect past trauma discussions
• Why might CBT be more expensive than drug therapy?

  It requires multiple one-to-one sessions
• What is a benefit of CBT in the long term?

  It addresses root causes of depression
• What are the key components of Beck's cognitive therapy?

  • Identifying irrational thoughts
  • Testing hypotheses about thoughts
  • Gathering evidence through diary tasks
  • Behavioral activation to improve mood
• What are the key components of Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?

  • ABC model: Activating event, Belief, Consequence
  • Disputing irrational beliefs
  • Empirical and logical arguments
  • Shame attacking exercises to confront fears
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of cognitive approaches to treating depression?

  Strengths:

  • Effective in changing negative thought patterns
  • High success rates in therapy

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • May overlook biological factors
  • Can lead to victim blaming
  • Focus on present may neglect past trauma
• What are the differences between Beck's CBT and Ellis's REBT?

  • Beck's CBT: Client tests thoughts as a scientist
  • Ellis's REBT: Therapist directly disputes irrational beliefs
• What are the implications of the research findings on cognitive theories of depression?

  • Support for the role of negative thinking
  • Effective cognitive therapies validate cognitive explanations
  • Need for a comprehensive understanding of depression