title: Comparison of effectiveness of group interventions for depression in women.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured cognitive-behavioral group intervention designed by Verona Gordon to reduce depression in women. An experimental three group pretest and posttest design was used. Women were randomly assigned to the structured and support groups. The structured group was found to be significantly more effective in reducing depression, hopelessness, anxiety, and improving self-esteem than either the support or untreated control groups.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Charlotte 28223.
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Maynard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012649:Self Concept; D016896:Treatment Outcome