CBT to prevent the development of depression in young people

Clinical Governance: An International Journal

ISSN: 1477-7274

Article publication date: 26 January 2010

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(2010), "CBT to prevent the development of depression in young people", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 15 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2010.24815aae.016

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CBT to prevent the development of depression in young people

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 15, Issue 1

A. Venning, L. Kettler, J. Eliott and A. Wilson,The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy with hopeful elements to prevent the development of depression in young people: a systematic review,International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare,2009,Vol. 7,pp. 15-33

This review indicated that cognitive-behavioural therapy was effective at preventing depression in young people in the short term if it incorporated three hopeful elements. Longer term effectiveness might depend on content and suitability of outcome measures. These conclusions should be treated with caution due to variation between trials, but the role of hopeful elements merits further research.

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