Depression

Research results from University of Hong Kong update knowledge of depression

Published in Drug Week, April 11th, 2008

"This study examined the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) group for Chinese people with depression in Hong Kong. Ninety-six subjects with depression were randomly assigned to CBT and control groups," investigators in Hong Kong, People's Republic of China report.

"After 10 weeks of treatment, participants in the CBT group bad significantly fewer symptoms of depression, dysfunctional rules, and negative emotions, and significantly more adaptive coping skills when compared to the participants in the control group. Effect size statistics showed medium to large differences in symptoms of depression, coping skills, dysfunctional rules, and assumptions...

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Source: Drug Week (2008-04-11)

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