Cognitive behavioral therapy with non-ambulatory clients in the treatment of depressive symptoms

<p>The purpose of this study was to expand the current research on the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the treatment of depressive symptoms with a non-ambulatory client experiencing dysthymic depression. Using a single subject AB design, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was implemented during weekly sessions with Beck Depression Inventory and the Leahy Anxiety Checklist for Patients as outcome measures. Results suggest that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be used in the treatment of depressive symptoms in non-ambulatory clients. Clients with physical disabilities who experience mental illness have unique requirements suggesting the need for additional research.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Applied Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2003

Author dc:creator

• O'Leary, Kevin C.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kerwin, Mary Louise

• Depression, Mental; People with disabilities--Psychology
• Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1349

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2349