The coping with depression course: Short term outcomes and mediating effects of a randomized controlled trial in the treatment of subclinical depression

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Title:	The coping with depression course: Short term outcomes and mediating effects of a randomized controlled trial in the treatment of subclinical depression
Author(s):	Allart-van Dam, E. ; Hosman, C.M.H. ; Hoogduin, C.A.L. ; Schaap, C.P.D.R.
Publication year:	2003
Source:	Behavior Therapy, vol. 34, iss. 3, (2003), pp. 381-396
ISSN:	0005-7894
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(03)80007-2
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : http://hdl.handle.net/2066/63610
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Subject:	Experimental Psychopathology and Treatment
Organization:	SW OZ BSI KLP
Journal title:	Behavior Therapy
Volume:	vol. 34
Issue:	iss. 3
Page start:	p. 381
Page end:	p. 396
Abstract:	This article reports on a randomized controlled trial investigating the short-term effectiveness of the Coping With Depression course in a sample of adults seriously at risk of developing major depression. In addition, possible mediating properties of several proximal outcome variables were assessed. Participants (N = 110) were adults with subclinical depressive symptoms. They were randomly assigned to either a group course condition, the Coping With Depression course, or an assessment-and-advice-only control group condition. Short-term results measured 1 month after completion of the course reveal that the course is effective in reducing depressive symptoms. The group course condition showed beneficial effects on depressive symptoms, pleasant activities, self-esteem, social skills, social support, and depressive thoughts. Changes in depressive cognition and self-esteem proved to be significant mediators of depressive symptoms. Possible implications for depression prevention are discussed.
Languages used:	English (eng)