Behavioral activation and rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation from a mental or physical disorder can become complicated when patients feel overwhelmed by symptoms and unable to make progress. Newer behavioral approaches have been developed that can help these patients. This article describes behavioral activation techniques designed to address depression.
Wallbridge
Harold R
HR
St. Boniface General Hospital, Manitoba, Canada wallbrid@cc.umanitoba.ca
Furer
Patricia
P
Lionberg
Carrie
C
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001362:Avoidance Learning; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006040:Goals; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008350:Manitoba; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009042:Motivation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011340:Problem Solving; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome