Combined Biological And CBT - Riggs Et Al Flashcards
What is the aim of any cognitive therapy?
To change the negative thoughts into positive ones - Irrational thinking to rational thinking
What are cognitive treatments of depression based on?
The theory of ‘faulty’ cognition a which are the basis for the cognitive theory of dysfunctional behaviour
How many stages are there in Beck’s cognitive therapy?
Six
What are the four assumptions that underlie cognitive behavioural therapy?
Patients respond to situations on the basis of their own negative interpretations rather than what is actually the case, Thoughts, behaviour and feelings are inter-related and influence each other, Therapists need to clarify and change the way people think about themselves and the world around them and It is necessary to change both a persons beliefs and their behaviour as this is the most effective treatment
What was the aim of Riggs et al’s study?
To evaluate the effect of fluoxetine vs placebo in combination with CBT on depression, substance abuse disorder and conduct disorder
What was the method?
Independent measures, randomised controlled study
What was CBT directed at?
Substance abuse rather than depression
Describe the sample of Riggs et al’s study
126 adolescents with diagnosed depression, conduct disorder and substance abuse
How many weeks were participants treated for?
16
What were the two treatments?
Fluoxetine and a course of CBT directed at dealing with substance abuse OR a placebo and a course of CBT directed at substance abuse
What was the most effective treatment?
The combination of fluoxetine and CBT as it led to significant improvements on one measure of depression in comparison with CBT and placebo
