Depression Cards from PowerPoint

• What do cognitive-behavioural therapies suggest about psychological problems?

  They arise from maladaptive thinking.
• What is the main focus of cognitive-behavioural therapies in treating disorders?

  Challenging maladaptive and irrational thoughts.
• Who developed rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT)?

  Ellis in 1962.
• What did Beck propose about depression in 1963?

  It results from three types of negative thoughts.
• What are the three kinds of negative thoughts in Beck's cognitive triad?

  Views about oneself, the world, and the future.
• What is the aim of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)?

  To replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
• What does a typical CBT session include?

  Cognitive and behavioral elements with homework.
• How does the therapist help clients in the cognitive element of CBT?

  By encouraging awareness of contributing beliefs.
• What is the purpose of the ABCDE model in CBT?

  To help clients understand faulty cognitions.
• What does the 'A' in the ABCDE model stand for?

  Activating event.
• What does the 'B' in the ABCDE model represent?

  Beliefs.
• What does the 'C' in the ABCDE model signify?

  Consequences.
• What does the 'D' in the ABCDE model stand for?

  Disputing of beliefs.
• What does the 'E' in the ABCDE model represent?

  Effective new approach.
• What is the significance of identifying rational and irrational thoughts in CBT?

  It helps in understanding emotional responses.
• What is the goal of disputing beliefs in the ABCDE model?

  To replace unhelpful beliefs with helpful ones.
• What questions might a therapist ask during the disputing of beliefs stage?

  How are your beliefs serving you?
• What is the final stage of the ABCDE model in CBT?

  Replacing unhelpful beliefs with helpful ones.
• What is the main concept behind CBT?

  Challenging and correcting irrational thoughts.
• What is guided discovery in CBT?

  Therapist challenges beliefs to broaden thinking.
• What is the purpose of journaling in CBT?

  To track negative and positive thoughts.
• How does role playing help in CBT?

  It improves problem-solving and social skills.
• What are the general trends regarding CBT's effectiveness for depression?

  It can be significantly effective with client engagement.
• What is the benefit of a two-pronged approach to treating depression?

  It tends to yield better prognosis.
• For whom is CBT only effective?

  Mildly and moderately depressed individuals.
• What is a limitation of CBT for severely depressed individuals?

  They may fail to be active for therapy.
• What does Wiles (2016) suggest about CBT's effectiveness?

  43% reported improved symptoms over four years.
• What should CBT be used in conjunction with for best outcomes?

  Shorter-term strategies like antidepressants.
• What is the significance of the statistics from Wiles (2016)?

  They suggest CBT is effective long-term.
• What is the primary route of treatment for depression according to the document?

  CBT targets depressive thinking strategies.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of CBT in treating depression?

  Strengths:

  • Significantly effective for many clients
  • Improves self-efficacy and self-esteem

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Limited effectiveness for severely depressed
  • Requires time and commitment