Evaluation

• 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞����𝐭𝐡𝐬: effectiveness

  • Research evidence - 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘦�� 𝘢𝘭 - 81% of adolescents whom received CBT and improvements were found after 36 weeks which was the same as antidepressants.
  • Holistic treatment - tackle symptoms of depression and promotes resilience and improve social functioning such as social isolation and unemployment to improve quality of life.
• 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞����𝐭𝐡𝐬: appropriateness

  • Long term solution - teaches the client skills to challenge irrational thoughts.
  • Accessible - delivered a variety of ways (computerised, face to face). There are also smart phone apps.
  • No side effects - non invasive so nothing enters the body, which is not the case with anti depressants.
• 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭����𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: effectiveness

  • Therapist patient relationship - quality of relationship is important, most patients are put on waiting lists when really they just need to talk to someone.
  • Limited - 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭- not effective for everyone, therapy cant resolve everything .
  • Requires motivation - commitment is hard for someone who is depressed and lacks motivation. Their lack of commitment may make them feel worthless.
• 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚��𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: appropriateness

  • hard to change thought patterns - personalities are ingrained and take a lifetime to develop.
  • cost - expensive as it requires trained therapists which cost the NHS money, The NHS are currently going through difficulties so less money is being spent on it and it is less available to depressed students.