<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Chronic disease can severely impact an individual’s quality of life, influencing both physical and mental health. Major depressive disorder is one of the most common diagnoses among patients with physical conditions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a prominent evidence-based psychological treatment for depression. The objective of the present review is to summarize current research on the efficacy of this intervention in medically ill patients with comorbid depression. First, the relation between chronic disease and depression will be briefly described. Following this introduction, studies examining the efficacy of cognitive and behavioral techniques for reducing depressive symptoms in patients with frequent chronic diseases will be outlined. Subsequently, the effects of the psychological treatment for different patient populations will be analyzed. Finally, a few recommendations for adapting the intervention protocols to various target groups of people with specific characteristics will be provided in order to improve the mental health of patients with chronic medical conditions.</p></abstract>

Chronic disease can severely impact an individual’s quality of life, influencing both physical and mental health. Major depressive disorder is one of the most common diagnoses among patients with physical conditions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a prominent evidence-based psychological treatment for depression. The objective of the present review is to summarize current research on the efficacy of this intervention in medically ill patients with comorbid depression. First, the relation between chronic disease and depression will be briefly described. Following this introduction, studies examining the efficacy of cognitive and behavioral techniques for reducing depressive symptoms in patients with frequent chronic diseases will be outlined. Subsequently, the effects of the psychological treatment for different patient populations will be analyzed. Finally, a few recommendations for adapting the intervention protocols to various target groups of people with specific characteristics will be provided in order to improve the mental health of patients with chronic medical conditions.

The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating major depressive disorder comorbid with chronic disease

George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica

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Chronic disease can severely impact an individual’s quality of life, influencing both physical and mental health. Major depressive disorder is one of the most...

The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating major depressive disorder comorbid with chronic disease

Published Online: Apr 06, 2021

Page range: 12 - 15

Received: Aug 24, 2020

Accepted: Jan 07, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0005

Keywords
depression, chronic disease, cognitive-behavioral therapy

© 2021 Cristiana M. Cojocaru et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating major depressive disorder comorbid with chronic disease

Published Online: Apr 06, 2021

Page range: 12 - 15

Received: Aug 24, 2020

Accepted: Jan 07, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0005

Keywordsdepression, chronic disease, cognitive-behavioral therapy

© 2021 Cristiana M. Cojocaru et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
depression, chronic disease, cognitive-behavioral therapy