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Enhancing well-being and managing depression in alcohol dependence patients through well-being therapy
Meenakshi Gupta1, Kaptan Singh Sengar2, Amool Ranjan Singh1
1Department of Clinical Psychology, Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Background:
Emotional dysregulation and poor psychological well being are significant psychological factors that can trigger relapse in patients with alcohol dependence. Therefore, well being therapy (WBT) is used as a treatment component for patients with alcohol dependence.
Aim:
To analyse the effectiveness of WBT on depression, anxiety, and stress among inpatients with alcohol dependence.
Materials And Methods:
The sample consisted of 10 patients, aged between 30 and 45 years, divided into a control and experimental group based on the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 42, Advanced Warning of Relapse, and Ryff's Psychological Well being Scale were used to assess the patients at the pre and post intervention phases. Eight biweekly sessions were conducted over four months.
Results:
WBT significantly improved various dimensions, including the likelihood of relapse, depression, stress, autonomy, purpose in life, self acceptance, and overall well being.
Conclusion:
WBT can be used as an integral part of treatment among patients with alcohol use disorder to reduce the chances of relapse.
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