depression

• 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 depression symptoms?

  Women aged 16 to 29
• What is the purpose of this video?

  To teach psychology students about depression
• What should viewers looking for support do?

  Seek other organizations with resources
• What approach does this video discuss regarding depression?

  The cognitive approach
• What are schemas in the context of cognitive psychology?

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

  They serve as mental shortcuts
• What can negative schemas lead to?

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

  Negative beliefs about self, world, future
• What are the three types of schemas in Beck's negative triad?

  Self, world, and future schemas
• What negative behaviors can result from negative schemas?

  Avoidance, withdrawal, and inaction
• What is cognitive distortion according to Beck?

  Faulty negative thinking patterns
• What is overgeneralization in cognitive distortion?

  Assuming one negative experience will always happen
• What is selective abstraction?

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

  Activating event, Belief, Consequence
• What does the 'A' in the ABC model represent?

  The activating event
• How do beliefs differ between those with and without depression?

  Beliefs can be rational or irrational
• What is 'masturbatory thinking' according to Ellis?

  Not accepting we don't live in a perfect world
• What are the three musts that hold people back according to Ellis?

  I must do well, you must treat me well, the world must be easy
• What does research suggest about negative thinking and depression?

  Negative thinking styles increase depression risk
• What did March's study find about CBT and drug therapy?

  Both had an effectiveness rate of 81%
• What is a potential issue with CBT for severely depressed patients?

  They may lack motivation for engagement
• What is a criticism of CBT regarding client responsibility?

  It can be seen as victim blaming
• What is a limitation of both CBT and REBT?

  They may focus too much on the present
• What is a criticism regarding the economic aspect of CBT?

  CBT is more expensive than drug therapy
• What is a benefit of CBT according to its long-term effectiveness?

  It helps individuals return to work
• What are the key cognitive therapies for treating depression?

  • Beck's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
• What are the differences between Beck's CBT and Ellis's REBT?

  • Beck's CBT: Client discovers irrational thoughts
  • Ellis's REBT: Therapist directly disputes irrational beliefs
• What is the role of homework in Beck's CBT?

  • Clients record negative thoughts
  • Identify situations causing negative thinking
• What is the purpose of shame attacking exercises in REBT?

  • Clients confront feared behaviors
  • Demonstrate they can cope with disapproval
• What is the significance of the combination treatment in March's study?

  • Highest effectiveness rate of 86%
  • Suggests benefits of combining therapies
• What are the implications of viewing depression as solely a cognitive issue?

  • May overlook biological factors
  • Could lead to victim blaming
• What are the potential social factors contributing to depression?

  • Unfulfilling work
  • Discrimination
  • Financial problems
• What resources are available for psychology students on the topic of depression?

  • Over 170 videos on psychboost.com
  • Bonus resources for Patreon supporters
• How do beliefs differ between those with and without depression in the ABC model?


  Beliefs can be rational or irrational
• What does research suggest about negative thinking and depression?

  Negative thinking styles increase depression risk
• What did March's study find about CBT's effectiveness?

  CBT had an effectiveness rate of 81%
• What is a limitation of cognitive theories of depression?

  They don't explain all types of depression
• What evidence supports a biological origin for depression?

  Family studies and genetic research