Journal article
A pragmatic pilot randomized trial to investigate the effectiveness of behavioural activation group therapy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life in patients with depression: the BRAVE pilot trial protocol
Abstract
BackgroundDepression is a common disorder with a lifetime prevalence of 16 %. Despite the availability of several treatment options for depression, many patients do not respond to treatment and develop chronic illness associated with several secondary comorbidities. Behavioural activation (BA) is a simple therapy that has the potential for improving symptoms of depression and quality of life in patients with depression. The effectiveness of BA …
Authors
Samaan Z; Litke K; McCabe K; Dennis B; Whattam J; Garrick L; O’Neill L; Tabak TA; Simons S; Chalmers S
Journal
Pilot and Feasibility Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2015
DOI
10.1186/s40814-015-0034-y
ISSN
2055-5784