Consider the Question: Is it necessary to evaluate thoughts in cognitive behavioural therapy for depression? Critically review the available evidence to answer this question.

Running Head : THOUGHT EVALUATION IN DEPRESSION

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The question of whether or not thoughts are important when using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for depression is an important one when treating the dis . According to Beck (1972 pp . 11 , depression symptoms can be grouped as emotional cognitive motivational and physical and vegetative . Taking this into consideration , it is therefore important to carry out this research systematically . The will begin by giving definitions to the various terms that are relevant to the . The differences

between the terms are explored and the different effects each form of therapy has on the patient

Behavioural activation is then viewed from a deeper point of view in relation with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy . Its effect on the depressed patient is provided from the research done . The evidence from the research is then supported as valid and reliable . Finally the concludes with the main points and personal recommendations based on the evidence gathered from the research

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT ) is defined as a psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on both behaviours and thoughts of the client (Whitfield Davidson 2007 . Although Cognitive Therapy is often referred to as CBT by some people , it is actually a form of therapy that focuses on the influence of thoughts on emotions and consequently on behaviour (Jacobson et al 1996 . The assumption is that negative thoughts trigger negative emotions and then cause undesirable behaviour in an individual and vice versa . Behaviour Therapy is different from the...