Cognitive behavioral therapy, the gold standard in psychotherapy for addressing depression, helps individuals change the negative thought patterns that may contribute to the mood disorder. It's ...

In a study of 1117 perinatal adults receiving behavioral activation therapy, the odds of endorsing suicide ideation decreased ...

Behavioral activation therapy helps individuals break the cycle of inactivity and low mood by encouraging engagement in meaningful activities, even when motivation is low. If you’re looking for ...

Researchers also wrote whereas behavioral activation was linked to stable everyday function, supportive therapy was linked to decline (difference in slopes = 2.71; 95% CI, 0.12-5.3).

Getting Started To get started working on behavioral activation, set a goal for yourself that is easy to achieve right away and every day, such as reading for pleasure at least 15 minutes per day ...

A simple and inexpensive therapy is equally as effective at treating depression as the 'gold standard' of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a large-scale study has concluded.

Known as behavioral activation (BA), the new protocol involves some of the elements of more traditional therapies, including identifying situations and thoughts that trigger depressive episodes ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has announced a new collaboration with Blackbaud to deploy digital education programs focused on preventive behavioral ...