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[Cognitive approach to anticipation in depression]
B Rivière1, P Légeron, J P Marboutin
1Psychiatre des Hôpitaux, Hôpital Esquirol, Saint-Maurice.
L'Encephale
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Cognitive behavioral therapies effectively treat depression by modifying negative anticipations and thought patterns. This approach, comparable to antidepressant drugs, offers lasting mood improvement and encourages patient engagement.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Behavioral Therapy
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Anticipation is extensively studied in philosophy and humanistic literature.
- Behavioral and cognitive theories offer therapeutic solutions for anticipation-related issues.
- Past experiences shape future outlook through cognitive patterns influencing thoughts and future vision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review mechanisms of anticipation from historical to current cognitive models.
- To describe the experimental basis and validation of cognitive therapeutic approaches.
- To present evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive treatment in depression.
Main Methods:
- Review of behavioral and cognitive theories (Lewinsohn, Bandura, Seligman, Marks, Liberman, Beck).
- Analysis of how structured patterns influence thought processes and future outlook.
- Description of cognitive rating scales and analysis for evaluating anticipation.
Main Results:
- Depressed patients exhibit negative predictions and cognitions that fluctuate with mood.
- Modification of negative cognitions leads to mood improvement.
- Cognitive therapy demonstrates effectiveness comparable to antidepressant drugs with prolonged effects.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive models provide a framework for understanding and treating anticipation.
- Therapeutic interventions based on cognitive principles are validated and effective for depression.
- Cognitive treatment of anticipation offers a promising, long-term solution for mood disorders.