CBT MobileWork-V plus CBT for Depression

"This was the first study to look at the question of the annual number of cases of depression in the United States. We conclude that the estimate of the annual number we obtained, i.e., 1.2 million to 1.6 million per year, more or less approximates the number of new cases of major depression per year. The prevalence rate of major depression remains high. Only one of the four methods we used gave an estimate that was appreciably below the number we found." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Symptoms of depression include low energy, increased appetite and overeating, weight gain or loss, insomnia or hypersomnia, mood swings, loss of interest in sex and difficulties in concentrating. It can sometimes affect all day’s activities and cause a loss of interest in socialising.\n\nSymptoms of depression often occur first or after other medical issues or stressful life events have had time to worsen. Causes of depression are often multiple and the underlying mechanism is not yet fully understood. One of the most common psychiatric conditions is depression which is caused by a variety of causes. Depression can be physical or non-physical such as a chemical imbalance and can affect the mind of an individual and their life." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The causes of depression are various and complex, but mood disorders are frequently treatable and can be prevented through intervention with medical professionals or through complementary therapy. Depression is the most widely experienced chronic mental health condition, and unfortunately it is also one of the most neglected conditions in terms of knowledge and treatment." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The causes of depression are varied and complex, but there is an underlying tendency toward neurophysiological dysfunction, especially in the prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia, which affects the function of all regions of the central nervous system and results in poor coping and behavioural responses.\n" - Anonymous Online Contributor

"There are no "cure-all" antidepressants, but some antidepressants are specifically indicated for depression. In addition, there is evidence they may be effective for the treatment of depression. Also, there is some evidence that CBT and interpersonal psychotherapy may also have some efficacy in the treatment of depression. There is some evidence that these treatments may be more effective in relieving depression in women. There is no evidence to support the use of antidepressants or psychotherapy for depression with anemia; however, there is some evidence suggesting that they may reduce the risk of developing depression in women with anemia. Some antidepressants may be more effective in the treatment of depression, but these conclusions still require prospective study." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"From this small case series, we conclude that patients can expect improvement in depressive symptoms after a brief trial of psychotherapy. Further research is needed on the most effective procedures that lead to remission." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Results from a recent clinical trial are significant because the majority of published research on depression is focused on psychopharmacological or nonpharmacological therapies. This is inconsistent with our clients' most effective treatments. Our goal is to help professionals who provide treatment for depression take a more proactive approach when addressing the research on antidepressant therapy. We hope our data help professionals and patients become more proactive in applying scientifically validated antidepressant therapy to their problems. Finally, we anticipate our data will help researchers to develop more effective nonpharmacological therapies." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Cognitive behavioral therapy is a valid form of treatment for depression, but CBT-mV+CBT was found to improve mood and functioning (and to reduce the duration) more than the CBT-only groups on some measures." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Everyone has their own cause but they have not been identified yet... The number of causes is limited but there are multiple influences. The biggest issue is to see how to identify the reasons for depression and intervene.  Everyone has their own cause but they have not been identified yet...  A link between depression and the use of drugs - that has been studied by R.A.W." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Results from a recent paper suggest that a gene-by-environment interaction underlies the familial genetic risk of depression and is not the result of familial genetic influences on individual’s levels of depression." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"We conclude that the CBT mobilework-v + CBT mobilecall program (cbt m-n) appears to be safe and effective in reducing symptom scores, particularly during the first part of the intervention. Data from a recent study also shows that people can successfully gain and maintain remission from depression whilst participating in a mobilehealth intervention." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"In all cbt services, people's experiences of the service appear to be, at least superficially, positive, and those in whom the intervention was successful report a clear improvement in mental health. However, there is no evidence that this result was found for all people. It is possible that differences in the way that cbt services deliver their interventions could account for the difference between those who report improvement and those in whom changes are made without change in health, or it could be that cbt mobilework-v plus cbt can be said to be more effective than cbt alone. There are many potential areas for innovation with cbt services. Those who are prescribed cbt may not have access to services that can meet their needs." - Anonymous Online Contributor