Disorders - Depressive Disorders
Barry, M., Murphy, M., O'Donovan, H.
Objectives: The research sought to assess the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioural group coaching intervention in impacting positively on depressive symptoms among an all-male, adolescent, school-going population. Design: An experimental design was employed. Twenty-seven participants were recruited from Transition Year students in one secondary school in Cork, Republic of Ireland. They were randomly assigned to either receive the intervention or act as a control group. The intervention programme was delivered in four sessions across four weeks. Method: Depressive symptoms were measured (using CES-DC) prior to random allocation (T1) and then at the end of the final session (T2). Results: A two-way mixed ANOVA found a significant interaction with a large effect size between intervention group and time of assessment (F[1, 21] = 5.63, p = .027), with the intervention group showing a reduction in depressive scores while the control group saw an increase. When change in levels of depressive caseness in both groups was considered, differences were not significant (c2[2] = 3.73, p = .13), but trended in the expected direction with a medium effect size. Conclusion: The results indicate that the implementation of such interventions more widely may prove beneficial, and that further research is merited. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved)
International Coaching Psychology Review, 12(2) : 101-109
- Year: 2017
- Problem: Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: Universal prevention
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Treatment and intervention: Psychological Interventions (any)
, Cognitive & behavioural therapies (CBT)
, Other Psychological Interventions
Bettis, A. H., Coiro, M. J., England, J., Murphy, L. K., Zelkowitz, R. L., Dejardins, L., Eskridge, R., Adery, L. H., Yarboi, J., Pardo, D., Compas, B. E.
OBJECTIVE: College students face a significant number of stressors, increasing risk for internalizing and externalizing psychopathology. The current study examines two promising avenues of intervention aimed to reduce stress and prevent psychopathology in this population: a coping skills group and a cognitive training program.
PARTICIPANTS: 62 undergraduate students from two universities were recruited from 2013 to 2015.
METHODS: Students were randomized to a 6-week coping skills group or cognitive training program and completed measures of stress, coping, executive function, and symptoms of anxiety, depression and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at pre- and post-intervention.
RESULTS: Participants in both conditions reported significant decreases in social stress, executive function difficulties, and anxiety symptoms post-intervention. Students in the cognitive program improved significantly more on measures of behavior regulation and ADHD symptoms compared to the coping group at post-intervention.
CONCLUSIONS: Brief stress management interventions targeting coping and executive function may benefit college students at risk for psychopathology.
Journal of American College Health, 65(5) : 313-322
- Year: 2017
- Problem: Anxiety Disorders (any), Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: Universal prevention
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Treatment and intervention: Service Delivery & Improvement, Psychological Interventions (any)
, Cognitive remediation therapy, Skills training, Technology, interventions delivered using technology (e.g. online, SMS)
Alsaraireh, F. A., Aloush, S. M.
BACKGROUND: Depression among nursing students is an ongoing problem. Several psychotherapies have been suggested as alternatives to antidepressants in the management of depression. The aim of this randomized controlled study was to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation versus physical exercise in the management of depression among nursing students.
METHOD: A sample of 181 soon-to-graduate nursing students participated in the study and were assigned at random to one of two therapies: physical exercise (n = 90) or mindfulness meditation (n = 91). The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale was completed by the participants in both groups prior to the therapies and after completion.
RESULTS: The findings indicated that both therapies were effective in the management of depression. However, mindfulness meditation is more effective than physical exercise.
CONCLUSION: Mindfulness meditation is recommended over physical exercise in the management of depression among undergraduate nursing students. [J Nurs Educ. 2017;56(10):599-604.].
Journal of Nursing Education, 56(10) : 599-604
- Year: 2017
- Problem: Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: Universal prevention
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Treatment and intervention: Complementary & Alternative Interventions (CAM)
, Psychological Interventions (any)
, Mindfulness based therapy, Meditation
, Physical activity, exercise
Kauser, H.
Sleep deprivation is highly prevalent among students which lead to deleterious consequences on learning, memory, mood and behaviour. We use videogame cognitive retraining to restore the sleep deprivation induced behavioral dysfunctions in university students. The study was a randomized controlled type where participants were assigned to one of two groups: VG (Videogamers) or NVG (Nonvideogamers). University students were screened for sleep deprivation using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). They were given cognitive retraining for 30 min each day for 4 week intervention period. Study outcome measures were obtained at baseline and after the cognitive retraining. Participant's general affect and behaviour was measured by positive affect and negative affect scale (PANAS). PennCNB, computerized neuropsychological battery was used to evaluate their cognitive functions. The result of present study showed a significant increase in negative affect and decrease in positive affect in sleep deprived individuals. Cognitive retraining for 4 weeks reverses these sleep deprivation induced mood disturbances in university students. Sleep deprivation also showed a significant and marked impairment in given neuropsychological tests. However, cognitive restoration was achieved in VG group as compared to NVG group. The study indicates that 4 week of video game cognitive retraining ameliorates sleep deprivation induced cognitive and mood disturbances in university students.
Sleep and Vigilance, 1 (2) : 143
- Year: 2017
- Problem: Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: At risk (indicated or selected prevention)
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Treatment and intervention: Service Delivery & Improvement, Psychological Interventions (any)
, Cognitive remediation therapy, Technology, interventions delivered using technology (e.g. online, SMS)
Murota, M., Iwawaki, Y., Uebaba, K., Yamamoto, Y., Takishita, Y., Harada, K., Shibata, A., Narumoto, J., Fukui, K.
Objective: To clarify the physical and psychological effects of head massage performed in the supine position using Ayurveda-based techniques (head treatment). Design: Twenty-four healthy female students were included in the study. Using a crossover study design, the same participants were enrolled in both the head treatment intervention group and control group. There was an interval of 1 week or more between measurements. Outcome measures: The physiologic indices measured included blood pressure and heart rate fluctuations (high frequency and low frequency/high frequency). The psychological markers measured included liveliness, depression, and boredom using the visual analogue scale method. State anxiety was measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory method. Results: The parasympathetic nerve activity increased immediately after head treatment. Upon completion of head treatment, the parasympathetic nerve predominance tended to gradually ease. Head treatment boosted freshness and relieved anxiety. Conclusions: The results suggest that head treatment has a relaxing and refreshing effect and may be used to provide comfort. Copyright © Masako Murota et al., 2016; Published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 22(7) : 526-532
- Year: 2016
- Problem: Anxiety Disorders (any), Depressive Disorders
- Type: Controlled clinical trials
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Stage: Universal prevention
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Treatment and intervention: Complementary & Alternative Interventions (CAM)
, Massage
Ooi, C. S., Rooney, R. M., Roberts, C., Kane, R. T., Wright, B., Chatzisarantis, N.
Background: Preventative and treatment programs for people at risk of developing psychological problems after exposure to war trauma have mushroomed in the last decade. However, there is still much contention about evidence-based and culturally sensitive interventions for children. The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of the Teaching Recovery Techniques in improving the emotional and behavioral outcomes of war-affected children resettled in Australia. Methods and Findings: A cluster randomized controlled trial with pre-test, post-test, and 3-month follow-up design was employed. A total of 82 participants (aged 10-17 years) were randomized by school into the 8-week intervention (n = 45) or the waiting list (WL) control condition (n = 37). Study outcomes included symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, internalizing and externalizing problems, as well as psychosocial functioning. A medium intervention effect was found for depression symptoms. Participants in the intervention condition experienced a greater symptom reduction than participants in the WL control condition, F(1, 155) = 5.20, p = 0.024, partial eta2 = 0.07. This improvement was maintained at the 3-month follow-up, F(2, 122) = 7.24, p = 0.001, partial eta2 = 0.20. Conclusions: These findings suggest the potential benefit of the school and group-based intervention on depression symptoms but not on other outcomes, when compared to a waiting list control group. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)
Frontiers in Psychology Vol 7 2016, ArtID 1641, 7 :
- Year: 2016
- Problem: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: At risk (indicated or selected prevention)
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Treatment and intervention: Psychological Interventions (any)
, Cognitive & behavioural therapies (CBT)
Panahi, F., Faramarzi, M.
Objective: Little research has been done regarding the role of psychotherapy in the treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). The aim of this study was to examine the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on the PMS symptoms and depression and anxiety symptoms in women with PMS. Design. In a randomized controlled trial, a total of 60 students at Mazandaran University with mild to moderate PMS who had depressive symptoms (Beck depression scores 16-47) were randomly allocated to either an experimental (n = 30) or a control (n = 30) group. The experimental group received MBCT in eight group sessions (120 min each) over 8 weeks. The control group received no intervention. All participants completed the Premenstrual Assessment Scale (PAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) at the beginning and the end of the study. Repeated-measure ANOVA was used to analyze the data. Results: At the end of study, the experimental and control groups showed the following scores, respectively (mean +/- SD): depression, 15.73 +/- 6.99 and 25.36 +/- 7.14; anxiety, 16.96 +/- 7.78 and 26.60 +/- 9.38; and total PAS, 42.86 +/- 8.02 and 58.93 +/- 8.47. MBCT improved depression and anxiety symptoms and total PAS score. Conclusion: MBCT intervention is acceptable and potentially beneficial in women with PMS symptoms. Psychotherapy should be considered as a treatment option for mild to moderate PMS in women with depressive symptoms. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)
Depression Research and Treatment Vol 2016 2016, ArtID 9816481, 2016 :
- Year: 2016
- Problem: Anxiety Disorders (any), Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: At risk (indicated or selected prevention)
, Disorder established (diagnosed disorder)
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Treatment and intervention: Psychological Interventions (any)
, Cognitive & behavioural therapies (CBT)
, Mindfulness based therapy
Parker, A. G., Hetrick, S. E., Jorm, A. F., Mackinnon, A. J., McGorry, P. D., Yung, A. R., Scanlan, F., Stephens, J., Baird, S., Moller, B., Purcell, R.
Background: The prevalence and burden of disease of depression and anxiety disorders in young people necessitates effective early intervention strategies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of low-intensity interventions (problem solving therapy (PST) and physical activity promotion) in young people (15-25 years) with mild-moderate depression and/or anxiety. Method: A 2 x 2 factorial randomised controlled trial (RCT) with factors of PST versus supportive counselling (control) and behavioural activation physical activity versus lifestyle psychoeducation (control). Help-seeking participants (n=176) were randomised to receive up to 6 manualised intervention sessions. Primary outcomes were post-intervention depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), anxiety symptoms (Beck Anxiety Inventory), and Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)). Trial registration ACTRN12608000550303. Results: Depression symptoms were significantly reduced in the physical activity group compared to psychoeducation (BDI-II: d = 0.41 (95% CI: 0.07-0.76); MADRS: d = 0.48 (95% CI: 0.13-0.82), but not post-intervention anxiety symptoms. PST was not superior to supportive counselling, nor were any interactions between interventions significant. Limitations: As self reported levels of physical activity did not significantly differ between baseline and end-point in those randomised to the physical activity intervention, it is unclear as to whether some form of physical activity not measured in the trial may have led to the difference in depression symptoms. Conclusions: PST was not superior to supportive counselling in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in young people. Participants who received the physical activity intervention reported the greatest reduction in depression symptoms, however further research is required to establish the mechanism of action and to determine its effectiveness as an adjunct intervention in routine clinical practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract).
Journal of Affective Disorders, 196 : 200-209
- Year: 2016
- Problem: Anxiety Disorders (any), Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: At risk (indicated or selected prevention)
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Treatment and intervention: Complementary & Alternative Interventions (CAM)
, Psychological Interventions (any)
, Cognitive & behavioural therapies (CBT)
, Psychoeducation, Problem solving therapy (PST)
, Supportive therapy, Physical activity, exercise
Perrino, T., Pantin, H., Huang, S., Brincks, A., Brown, C. H., Prado, G.
Familias Unidas is an intervention that has been found to be efficacious in preventing and reducing substance use, sexual risk, and problem behaviors among Hispanic youth. While it does not specifically target youth internalizing symptoms, the intervention works to strengthen parenting and family factors associated with reduced risk of internalizing symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety symptoms). This study examines the effects of Familias Unidas on internalizing symptoms among high-risk youth, as well as the role of family level factors in the intervention's effects. A total of 242 12-17-year-old Hispanic youth with a history of delinquency and their primary caregivers were recruited from the school and juvenile justice systems, and randomly assigned to the Familias Unidas intervention or community practice control. A linear latent growth model was used to examine intervention effects on the trajectory of adolescent internalizing symptoms from baseline to 6 and 12 months post-baseline. Results show that the Familias Unidas intervention was more efficacious than control in reducing youth internalizing symptoms. Baseline youth externalizing and internalizing symptoms did not moderate the intervention's effects on the trajectory of youth internalizing symptoms. While parent-adolescent communication did not significantly moderate the intervention's effects, changes in parent-adolescent communication mediated the intervention's effects on internalizing symptoms, showing stronger intervention effects for youth starting with poorer communication. Findings indicate that the Familias Unidas intervention can reduce internalizing symptoms among high-risk Hispanic youth, and that improving parent-youth communication, a protective family factor, may be one of the mechanisms by which the intervention influences youth internalizing symptoms.
Copyright © 2015 Family Process Institute.
Family Process, 55(1) : 91-106
- Year: 2016
- Problem: Anxiety Disorders (any), Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: At risk (indicated or selected prevention)
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Treatment and intervention: Psychological Interventions (any)
, Other Psychological Interventions
Pictet, A., Jermann, F., Ceschi, G.
Depression is a highly prevalent condition worldwide, yet multiple barriers to treatments means that the development of low intensive and easily accessible psychological interventions is crucially needed. The current study sought to investigate the efficacy of a brief, self-administered imagery cognitive bias modification (imagery CBM) procedure delivered online to a sample of 101 individuals with depressive symptoms. Compared to a closely matched control condition or a waitlist condition, imagery CBM led to greater improvements in depressive symptoms (d = 0.86, 95% CI = [0.33, 1.3] and d = 1.17, 95% CI = [0.62, 1.65]) interpretation bias and anhedonia. Despite the limitation to a two week follow-up, the study findings highlight the potential of imagery CBM as a brief, easily accessible intervention for depression that can be delivered remotely in peoples' home. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd
Behaviour Research and Therapy, 84 : 45-51
- Year: 2016
- Problem: Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: At risk (indicated or selected prevention)
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Treatment and intervention: Service Delivery & Improvement, Psychological Interventions (any)
, Attention/cognitive bias modification
, Technology, interventions delivered using technology (e.g. online, SMS)
Pirog-Balcerzak, A., Bazynska, A., Bragoszewska, J., Niwinski, P., Popek, L., Remberk, B., Rybakowski, F.
Introduction: In anorexia nervosa, in addition to many somatic problems, reversible decrease in brain gray matter volume and the changes in all key neurotransmitter systems occurs [1]. It may cause coexistence of various disorders and mental illnesses. The most common are episodes of depression (up to 80%), obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks (20-60%), social phobia or generalized anxiety disorder. Polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 (PUFAs) are major component of cellular and intercellular membranes of neurons and they play many regulatory processes in central nervous system. Some studies show the efficacy of PUFAs supplementation in the depression [2] or anxiety [3] treatment. Purpose of the study: To determine if polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 are effective in reducing depression and obsessivecompulssive disorder symptoms in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Methods: 61 teenage girls (12-19 years old) diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to International Classification Diseases Tenth Revision (ICD-10) were recruited in the period from September 2012 till October 2014. Subjects were hospitalized in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department in Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, Warsaw. Mean age at the index admission was 16.2+/-1.6. Demographic data, history of illness, laboratory tests, weight, height, Body Mass Index and psychometric tests (Beck Depression Inventory - BDI, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale - HDRS, Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale - Y-BOCS) were obtained at the baseline visit. During the stay patients underwent therapeutic and behavioral program and were fed with rich - calories diet. In the randomized, double-blind manner subjects received active substance or placebo for 10 weeks. The active capsules contained 558 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid, 174 mg of docosahexaenoic acid and 60 mg of gamma linolenic acid, and placebo capsules contained olive oil without omega-3 fatty acids. At the end of the study subjects were reexamined with the same evaluation measures. Normally and non-normally distributed variables were analyzed respectively with t-test and Mann-Whitney U-test and categorical variables were analyzed with chi-square test. The groups were unblinded after analyzing statistics data. Results: 53 patients completed the 10 weeks trial. There was an improvement of depression and obsessive and compulsive symptoms in the whole group of inpatients. There was an insignificant decrease in placebo group as compared with PUFAs group in depression scores measured by HDRS (7.64+/-6.95 vs 6.54+/-6.02) and BDI (10.04+/-11.53 vs 9.39+/-11.76). The same was observed in obsessive and compulsive symptoms as measured by Y-BOCS (9.92+/-8.73 vs 7.39+/-8.02). Conclusion: In teenage girls with anorexia nervosa, supplementaion with PUFAs during inpatient treatment did not improve depressive and obsessive and compulsive symptoms. As in add-on studies on depression PUFAs are effective the current results suggest that depressive symptoms in anorexia are a part of anorexia clinical presentation not a comorbid disorder.
European Neuropsychopharmacology, 26 : S729-S730
- Year: 2016
- Problem: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: At risk (indicated or selected prevention)
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Treatment and intervention: Complementary & Alternative Interventions (CAM)
, Fish oil (Omega-3 fatty acids)
, Omega 3 fatty acids (e.g. fish oil, flax oil)
Poppelaars, M., Tak, Y. R., Lichtwarck-Aschoff, A., Engels, R. C., Lobel, A., Merry, S.N., Lucassen, M. F., Granic, I.
Limited research has indicated the effectiveness of the school-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) prevention program 'Op Volle Kracht (OVK)' and the computerized CBT program 'SPARX' in decreasing depressive symptoms. Therefore, a randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of OVK and SPARX was conducted among Dutch female adolescents (n = 208, mean age = 13.35) with elevated depressive symptoms. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: OVK only (n = 50), SPARX only (n = 51), OVK and SPARX combined (n = 56) and a monitoring control condition (n = 51). Participants in the first three conditions received OVK lessons and/or the SPARX game. Depressive symptoms were assessed before interventions started, weekly during the interventions, and immediately after the interventions ended, with follow-up assessments at 3, 6 and 12 months. Intention to treat results showed that depressive symptoms decreased in all conditions (F(12, 1853.03) = 14.62, p < .001), with no difference in depressive symptoms between conditions. Thus, all conditions, including the monitoring control condition, were equally effective in reducing depressive symptoms. Possible explanations for the decrease of depressive symptoms in all conditions are discussed and suggestions for future research are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract).
Behaviour Research & Therapy, 80 : 33-42
- Year: 2016
- Problem: Depressive Disorders
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: At risk (indicated or selected prevention)
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Treatment and intervention: Service Delivery & Improvement, Psychological Interventions (any)
, Cognitive & behavioural therapies (CBT)
, Technology, comparing delivery mode (e.g. online vs. face-to-face)