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Kim K Dysthe1, Jan I Røssberg2, Petter B Brandtzaeg3,4
1Department of General Practice/Family Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Digital Health
|April 10, 2025
Summary
This study identified three core thought patterns underlying cognitive distortions in adolescents with depression. These findings can inform AI-driven mental health tools for better intervention and psychoeducation.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent psychology
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Artificial intelligence in mental health
Background:
- Adolescents with depression often exhibit cognitive distortions.
- Understanding these thought patterns is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate underlying thought constructs of cognitive distortions in adolescents with depression.
- To inform the development of AI-applicable cognitive behavioral interventions and psychoeducation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of 100 online questions from adolescents about depression.
- Analysis guided by cognitive behavioral theory and adolescent neurodevelopment.
- Sample collected between June 30, 2020, and October 30, 2020.
Main Results:
- Identified four types of cognitive distortions: emotional reasoning, mind reading, catastrophizing, and labeling.
- Discovered three common underlying constructs: emotions as reality, perceived social consensus, and generalization.
- These constructs may contribute to ruminative states.
Conclusions:
- Four cognitive distortions stem from three constructs potentially linked to adolescent neurodevelopment.
- Revealing these constructs enhances the utility of cognitive distortions as targets for AI-based mental health tools.
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