The efficacy of cognitive and behavior therapies for depression.
This selective overview looks at the effectiveness of behavior therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, and cognitive therapy for depressive disorders. The outcome of single-case studies, comparative treatment projects with volunteers, and clinical trials with outpatients are used to evaluate the current state of the art and to suggest future research directions.
D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003071:Cognition; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care