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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Services

Background:

  • Depression is a prevalent mental health condition requiring accessible treatment options.
  • Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is an established psychotherapeutic approach.
  • Low-intensity psychological interventions are increasingly important in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of Cognitive Analytic Therapy-guided self-help (CAT-GSH) for depression.
  • To assess the acceptability of CAT-GSH among patients and practitioners.
  • To explore the feasibility of delivering CAT-GSH within an NHS talking therapies service.

Main Methods:

  • A parallel mixed-methods case series design was employed.
  • Eleven patients with depression received CAT-GSH delivered by four psychological well-being practitioners (PWPs).
  • Outcomes were measured session-by-session, with follow-up at one month; acceptability was assessed via interviews and service data.

Main Results:

  • All 11 patients accepted the intervention, with only one dropout.
  • Seven out of ten completers achieved reliable recovery at follow-up, maintaining treatment gains.
  • Patients reported improvements in mood and recognition skills, deeming CAT-GSH acceptable.

Conclusions:

  • CAT-GSH demonstrates potential as a low-intensity intervention for depression.
  • The findings suggest CAT-GSH is acceptable and effective for a majority of patients.
  • Further controlled research is recommended to solidify these promising results.