title: An overview and history of interpersonal psychotherapy.
abstract: Interpersonal psychotherapy is regarded as an effective psychotherapy particularly in the treatment of depression and has been around for more than 20 years. However, there is a paucity of information and discussion in the nursing literature. This article provides an overview of interpersonal psychotherapy, including its origins and historical background. This is followed by a description of the model and its application in patients with major depression.
authors.affiliation: Strathdoon House, Ayr. graham.sloan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sloan
authors.forename: Johann
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hobson
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Leighton
authors.forename: Beryl
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McFarlane
authors.forename: Roslyn
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Law