Abstract
Although the efficacy of maintenance pharmacotherapy for the prevention of recurrence in major depressive disorder (MDD) is well documented, few studies have tested the efficacy of psychotherapy as a maintenance treatment. The authors examined the efficacy of the cognitive-behavioral analysis system of psychotherapy (CBASP) as a maintenance treatment for chronic forms of MDD. Eighty-two patients who had responded to acute and continuation phase CBASP were randomized to monthly CBASP or assessment only for 1 year. Significantly fewer patients in the CBASP than assessment only condition experienced a recurrence. The 2 conditions also differed significantly on change in depressive symptoms over time. These findings support the use of CBASP as a maintenance treatment for chronic forms of MDD.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 681-688 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health