strengths

• Time

  few weeks - a couple of months: significant progress after the 25th session

  taught coping techniques so short-term sessions have long-term benefits of application

  • The patient remains motivated so less likely to relapse

  HOWEVER, antidepressants have immediate effects + cost-effective
• Effectiveness

  David et al. - REBT had better treatment outcomes than drug therapy

  • Long-term benefits = motivation

  HOWEVER, less effective in severe cases as less motivation to be engaged in sessions so combination of REBT + drug therapy most successful
• Lasting effects

  David et al. - patient is taught coping techniques that allow the treatments application to future situations that may be a trigger for depressive behaviour

  • Reduces possibility of relapse