Treating Depression

• What does CBT stand for?

  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• What is the main goal of CBT?

  To remove negative schema about the world
• What is the negative triad in Beck's theory?

  Negative views of the world, self, and future
• What are the two main parts of CBT treatment?

  • Cognitive part: Identify issues and set goals
  • Behavioural part: Complete "homework" tasks
• What does REBT stand for?

  Rational Emotional Behavioural Therapy
• What is the ABC model in REBT?

  A model to challenge irrational thoughts
• What do the new letters D and E in ABCDE stand for?

  D: Disputation, E: Effect
• What is the supporting evidence for CBT's effectiveness?

  • CBT and drugs show similar improvement rates
  • 81% improvement after 36 weeks
• What is a limitation of therapy compared to drugs?

  High relapse rate after therapy
• What percentage of depression sufferers relapsed within 6 months after therapy?

  42%
• What does the high relapse rate for depression-related therapy indicate about its effectiveness?

  It lacks long-term effectiveness
• Why might therapy not be suitable for everyone?

  Some may have learning disabilities
• What is a consequence of depression therapy having limited effectiveness?

  It could waste time and resources
• Fill in the blanks on the REBT model

  A) Activating event

  B) Belief

  C) Consequence

  D) Dispute

  E) Effect