Group cognitive behavioural therapy for women with depression: pilot and feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial using mixed methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may provide a means of improving mental health among people with depression but few studies have explored its effectiveness. Our aim was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a randomised controlled trial of a group intervention based on CBT principles for women with depression in primary care.

Methods

Women aged 30 to 55 years were recruited and randomly assigned to either 12 weeks of the group intervention or usual care (control). The group intervention was based on a manual and used CBT and problem solving principles with weekly topics including raising activity levels, spotting and catching negative thoughts, problem solving and relaxation. Women were recruited from deprived areas of Bristol. The groups were

SUBMITTER: Cramer H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3119185 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature