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02-01-2020

Examining the Effectiveness of a Group-Based Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression among Veterans

Auteurs: Amanda M. Raines, Elizabeth A. Thomas, Jamie L. Tock, Thomas M. Hallinan, Shannon Hartley, Holly MacKenna, Joseph I. Constans, C. Laurel Franklin

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment | Uitgave 2/2020

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Abstract

To date, the utility of behavioral activation (BA) as a treatment for depression has been primarily demonstrated in an individual therapy format, with few empirical investigations exploring group-based delivery. In addition, little is known about the utility of such interventions within veterans, a population known to have increased rates of depression. To this end, the purpose of the proposed study was to examine the potential therapeutic benefits of BA delivered in a group-based format to an outpatient sample of veterans with a primary depressive diagnosis. The sample consisted of 32 veterans presenting for psychological services within a general mental health clinic at a large, Southeastern Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. Depression and quality of life symptoms were measured pre- and post- delivery of the Brief Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression-Revised (BATD-R; Lejuez et al. Behavior Modification, 35(2), 111–161, 2011), a 10-session manualized protocol designed to address depressive symptoms by increasing patient contact with reinforcing environmental contingencies. Consistent with prediction, engagement in BATD-R led to reductions in depression symptoms and increases in overall life satisfaction from pre- to post-treatment. The present study provides preliminary support for the effectiveness of BATD-R delivered in a group-based format among an outpatient sample of veterans.
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Titel
Examining the Effectiveness of a Group-Based Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression among Veterans
Auteurs
Amanda M. Raines
Elizabeth A. Thomas
Jamie L. Tock
Thomas M. Hallinan
Shannon Hartley
Holly MacKenna
Joseph I. Constans
C. Laurel Franklin
Publicatiedatum
02-01-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment / Uitgave 2/2020
Print ISSN: 0882-2689
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3505
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-019-09778-3