Three-year follow-up of bibliotherapy for depression

Author(s): Floyd, M. R., Scogin, F., Jamison, C. S.

Journal/Book: J Consult Clin Psychol. 1997; 65: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 324-327.

Abstract: This study examined the durability of cognitive bibliotherapy for mild to moderately depressed adults by conducting a 3-year follow-up of participants from a previous study (C. Jamison & F. Scogin, 1995). The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Beck Depression Inventory, and questions relating to participants' perceptions of the program were administered. Results indicated that treatment gains were maintained over the 3-year follow-up period and support the usefulness of cognitive bibliotherapy as an adjunct to traditional treatment modalities in a general adult population.

Note: Article Scogin F, Univ Alabama, Dept Psychol, Tuscaloosa,AL 35487 USA

Keyword(s): OLDER ADULTS; PSYCHOTHERAPY

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