The development of depression during psychodynamic group psychotherapy among subjects in substance abuse remission.
The aim of the present study was to examine the development of self-reported depression during psychodynamic group therapy among patients manifesting a history of substance use-related problems between 1993-2000. Subjects (n = 100) were prospectively followed with respects to depression levels at intake and after 6, 12, and 18 month in therapy. Depression was measured with the Beck Depression Inventory. Overall, there was a significant decrease in depression after 18 months in therapy. The development of depression in different subgroups was also analyzed.
Wennberg
Peter
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Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Clinical Alcohol and Drug Research, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. peter.wennberg@cns.ki.se
Weinryb
Robert M
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Lindgren
Annika
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Busch
Monica
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Saxon
Lars
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Skarbrandt
Eva
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012074:Remission Induction; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors