Treating depression :combining group cognitive-behavior therapy(CBT),parent skill training(PST),and joint parent-adolescent sessions(JPAS)

Subject Areas : روان درمانگری

Ashkan Nasseh ¹

1 - M. A. in Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology

Received: 2015-06-06 Accepted : 2015-06-06 Published : 2007-06-22

Keywords: adolescents depressive disorders, group cognitive-behavior therapy, parent skill training, joint parentadolescents sessions,

Abstract :

This study examined the efficacy of group cognitivebehavior therapy, when combined with parent skill training and joint parent-adolescent sessions, in reducing depressive symptoms among Iranian adolescents. 64 highschool students in Tehran, who scored equal or above the Beck Depression Inventory’s cut point (10), were assigned to either a treatment or control group. The treatment group received 12 CBT sessions for 6 weeks and their mothers received six sessions of parent skill training. Then five joint parent-adolescent sessions were held for the treatment group. Control group did not receive any treatment. Significant reduction in depressive symptoms resulted from applying the CBT together with PST (before joint sessions). The effectiveness of adding joint parent – adolescent sessions was supported by statistical different between second and third assessment though Beck Depression Inventory. The findings provide practical support for prevention and treatment of adolescents’ depressive disorders.