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Depression in adults: treatment and management (NG222)

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think about think about

• May be helpful

for people
whose
depression has

led to social
• Focuses on identifying withdrawal,
the link between an doing fewer
individual's activities things,
and their mood. Helps inactivity, or

• A group intervention the person to has followed a
delivered by recognise patterns change of
2 practitioners, at least 1 of and plan practical circumstances

whom has therapy-specific changes that reduce or routine.
training and competence. avoidance and focus
Group on behaviours that are • May allow peer
behavioural • Usually consists of 8 linked to improved support from
activation (BA) regular sessions. mood. others who
may be having
• Usually 8 participants in • Goal-oriented and similar
the group. structured. experiences.

• Delivered in line with • Focuses on resolving • Avoids
current treatment manuals. current issues. potential side

effects of
• Does not directly medication.
target thoughts and

feelings. • The person will
need to be
willing to

complete
homework
assignments.

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