Cognitive approach to treating depression mind map
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- Created on: 20-02-21 13:32
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- Cognitive approach to treating Depression
- Beck CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)
- A01
- This is a talking therapy which identifies and challenges irrational thoughts
- Client is taught catching which allows them to challenge and reconstruct their irrational thoughts and avoid negative cognitive triad
- Using behavioural activation the therapist encourages the client to take part in enjoyable activities, improving mood
- The patient is encouraged to use hypothesis testing, acting as a scientist investigating their own thoughts. they gather their own data on themselves through homework before evaluating the results
- A01
- Ellis's REBT (rational emotive behavioural therapy)
- A01
- REBT adapts the ABC model and adds D, disputation/ challenging irrational beliefs leading to E, effective change.
- three different types of CBT
- Logical disputing- do these beliefs make sense?
- Empirical disputing- are these beliefs consistent with reality?
- Pragmatic disputing- is this belief useful and does it help?
- A01
- A03 Evaluation
- Negative-
- CBT is not effective for people who are severely depressed since they are unable to take part in difficult psychological work.
- Access to CBT is limited due to the cost and time investment with trained therapists
- Anti-depressants are cheaper, more effective and less effort for the client
- Positive+
- CBT is as effective as medication with both showing 81% effectiveness rate
- The success of CBT has allowed people to be able to return to work which positively impacts the economy
- Negative-
- Beck CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)
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