1995 issue 3

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Volume 4, issue 3

Leczenie i rehabilitacja depresji

Some problems with the use of cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression

Andrzej Zięba1, DOMINIKA DUBIEL1, RYSZARD STACH2
1. Kliniki Psychiatrii Collegium Medicum UJ w Krakowie
2. Instytutu Psychologii UJ w Krakowie
Postępy Psychiatrii i Neurologii, 1995, 4, 245-251
Keywords: depression, cognitive therapy

Abstract

Effectiveness of cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression has been confirmed by numerous studies. There is ample evidence that best results – in terms of the remission period duration and quality – can be obtained by a combination of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Due to the patients' depressive mode of thinking psychological methods in the treatment of depression are associated with particular difficulties. Examples of difficulties that may he encountered in the course of therapy are presented.

Address for correspondence:
Dr Andrzej Zięba,
Katedra Psychiatrii Collegium Medicum UJ,
ul. Kopernika 21,
31-501 Kraków