Continuation-phase cognitive therapy's effects on remission and recovery from depression.
The authors tested the effects of continuation-phase cognitive therapy (C-CT) on remission and recovery from recurrent major depressive disorder, defined as 6 weeks and 8 months, respectively, of continuously absent or minimal symptoms. Responders to acute-phase cognitive therapy were randomized to 8 months of C-CT (n = 41) or assessment control (n = 43), and they were followed 16 additional months (R. B. Jarrett et al., 2001). Relative to controls, a few more patients in C-CT remitted (88% vs. 97%), and significantly more recovered (62% vs. 84%). All patients without remission and recovery relapsed, but most patients who remitted (60%) and who recovered (75%) did not later relapse or recur. The authors discuss the importance of defining efficacious treatment as producing remission and recovery.
Vittengl
Jeffrey R
JR
Department of Psychology, Truman State University, Street, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221, USA. vittengl@truman.edu
Clark
Lee Anna
LA
Jarrett
Robin B
RB
D000208:Acute Disease; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003289:Convalescence; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012074:Remission Induction; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult