15. The Cognitive Approach To Treating Depression AO3

Question 1

Name a strength of CBT

Answer 1

It is effective - a large body of evidence to support the effectiveness of CBT to treat depression

Question 2

Give an example of research to support the effectiveness of CBT

Answer 2

Research compared effects of CBT to antidepressants and a combination in 327 depressed adolescents

Question 3

What were the findings of the supporting research for CBT

Answer 3

After 36 weeks - 81% of CBT group - 81% of antidepressants group - 86% of combination group - significantly improved

When CBT was compared to effects of antidepressants CBT emerged just as effective as medication - also helpful alongside medication

Question 4

What does the supporting research for the effectiveness of CBT suggest

Answer 4

There is a good case for making CBT the first choice of treatment in public health care

Question 5

Name a limitation of CBT

Answer 5

May not work for the most severe cases of depression - IN some cases patients can’t motivate themselves to take on the hard cognitive work required for CBT

Question 6

How would CBT not working for most severe cases be overcome

Answer 6

It’s possible to treat patients with antidepressants and commence CBT when they’re more motivated

Question 7

Why is the fact CBT doesn’t work for all patients potentially an issue

Answer 7

Limitation of CBT because it means CBT can’t be used as the sole treatment for all cases of depression