3 ARTICLES ON THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION
ARTICLE #1
TITLE
Managing Negative Thoughts Helps Combat Depression in Parkinson’s Patients
DESCRIPTION
Individuals who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease usually get enough physical treatments but often not enough therapy for mental health issues. Often, if depressed or anxious, they are given medications rather than psychotherapy. A study conducted through Rutgers University examined the issue and found that Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) was found to be helpful. “People with Parkinson’s disease who engage in cognitive behavioral therapy — a form of psychotherapy that increases awareness of negative thinking and teaches coping skills — are more likely to overcome depression and anxiety, according to a Rutgers study.” This brief easy to read article can be use with chapters on Positive Psychology, Health Psychology, and Psychotherapy/Treatment.
SOURCE
Rutgers Today, April 1, 2020. by Patti Verbanas
LINK TO RESOURCE
(Tiny URL) https://tinyurl.com/yao75hlc
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ARTICLE #2
TITLE
How Exercise Can Help Depression in Kids
DESCRIPTION
Studies have consistently demonstrated that exercise is beneficial for adolescents and adults who report depressive symptoms. Is this the case for children some researchers have questioned? “Scientists are now investigating if the same benefits might apply to young children, an age group with increasing cases of depression. In a new report published in Pediatrics, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology took advantage of data from nearly 800 six year olds who were asked about their exercise habits and depressive symptoms and followed up when they were eight and 10. Overall, children who exercised more, at a moderate to vigorous intensity, showed fewer depressive symptoms years later.” While this isn’t a direct study of cause and effect, the researchers believe that it is the beginning of a series of studies that would reliably answer the question. They conclude: “Physical activity could be an important addition to existing treatments, and the benefits might be especially critical for children at high risk for depression.” This brief easy to read article can be use with chapters on Positive Psychology, Health Psychology, and Psychotherapy/Treatment regarding children’s mental health issues.
SOURCE
Time, January 9, 2017, by Alice Park
LINK TO RESOURCE
https://time.com/4624768/exercise-depression-kids/
(Tiny URL) https://tinyurl.com/y9djup6q
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ARTICLE #3
TITLE
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts
DESCRIPTION
This is an important and comprehensive document from the APA that will be helpful for students in understanding how depression is viewed and treated with different populations. APA makes many resources available in the document for students and professors alike.
“The guideline recommends interventions for the treatment of depression in children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Recommendations are based on a systematic review of the scientific evidence, a weighing of the benefits and harms of interventions, consideration of what is known about patient values and preferences, and consideration of the applicability of the evidence across demographic groups and settings.”
SOURCE
American Psychological Association, Practice Guidelines
LINK TO RESOURCE
https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/index
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CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
•Begin with a general discussion of depression and the types of symptoms that might be differentiated in children, adolescents, and adults.
•According to the APA Guidelines: Why are the age cohorts differentiated? (Relate to the first question.)
•What are the Psychological treatments for depression? What are the various medical treatments?
•In the article on Parkinson’s disease: what is the effective Psychological treatment shown to be effective?
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