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Metacognitive Therapy for Depression Reduces Interpersonal Problems: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Eivind R Strand1, Roger Hagen1, Odin Hjemdal1
1Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 23, 2018
Summary
Metacognitive therapy (MCT) effectively reduced interpersonal problems in depression patients, even though it does not directly target these issues. This therapy shows promise for individuals with both depression and interpersonal difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Depression frequently co-occurs with interpersonal problems.
- Metacognitive therapy (MCT) is effective for depression but does not directly address interpersonal issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if MCT improves interpersonal problems in patients diagnosed with depression.
- To assess the impact of MCT on individuals experiencing both depression and elevated interpersonal difficulties.
Main Methods:
- A waitlist-controlled trial design was employed.
- Assessments were conducted at pre-treatment, post-treatment, and a 6-month follow-up.
- The study included psychiatric outpatients with depression and significant interpersonal problems.
Main Results:
- Patients receiving MCT showed substantial reductions in interpersonal problems.
- The severity of interpersonal problems did not negatively impact treatment response to MCT.
- MCT demonstrated efficacy for depression patients with co-occurring interpersonal problems.
Conclusions:
- Metacognitive therapy can significantly alleviate interpersonal problems in individuals with depression.
- MCT is a viable treatment option for depression, offering benefits beyond depressive symptom reduction.
- Further research is recommended to compare MCT with other evidence-based treatments for this patient group.
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