ArticlePsychotherapy research : journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research2023
Do specific modules of cognitive behavioral therapy for depression have measurable effects on youth internalizing symptoms? An idiographic analysis.
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- Change in negative mental filter is associated with depression reduction in metacognitive training for depression in older adults (MCT-Silver).Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy skill acquisition: impact on trajectories in depression symptoms and suicidal ideation: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial of cognitive behavioural therapy plus fluoxetine in young people experiencing depression.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- The implementability and proximal effects of a transdiagnostic mental health intervention for adolescents (Kort): protocol for a mixed-methods intensive longitudinal study.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Identifying Person-Specific Drivers of Depression in Adolescents: Protocol for a Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment and Passive Sensing Study.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- What CBT Modules Work Best for Whom? Identifying Subgroups of Depressed Youths by Their Differential Response to Specific Modules.Behavior therapy · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveUnderstanding the efficacy of each module of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may inform efforts to improve outcomes for youth depression, but effects of specific modules have been difficult to examine. Idiographic interrupted time series models offer a robust way to estimate module effects on an individual's symptoms. This study examined the association of specific CBT modules for depression on internalizing symptoms among depressed youths who received modular CBT in a randomized trial.
methodsIndividual models were created for three youths who met study criteria. Youths completed weekly symptom reports, and clinicians completed records of modules delivered. First order auto-regressive models quantified the change in average internalizing symptom severity between pre- and post-module delivery.
resultsAll youths had 1-3 modules that were significantly associated with symptom reduction and 1-3 modules associated with deterioration. The 5 modules associated with improvement in at least one youth also lacked association (engagement, relaxation, cognitive reframing), or were associated with worsening (activity selection, parent psychoeducation) in others. Seven modules showed no measurable benefit, or detriment to any youth.
conclusionThis study demonstrated that specific modules have measurable effects, but more work is needed to build an evidence base of specific module effects to inform treatment personalization for youth depression.
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