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J Consult Clin Psychol August 2006 PMID 16881773

Randomized trial of behavioral activation, cognitive therapy, and antidepressant medication in the acute treatment of adults with major depression.

Sona Dimidjian, Steven D Hollon, Keith S Dobson, Karen B Schmaling, Robert J Kohlenberg, Michael E Addis, Robert Gallop, Joseph B McGlinchey, David K Markley, Jackie K Gollan, David C Atkins, David L Dunner, Neil S Jacobson

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Discussions reflect genuine interest and engagement, with references to key studies by Dimidjian and Dobson, and debates about the relative effectiveness of behavioral activation compared to medication and cognitive therapy. The tone varies from analytical to collaborative, indicating that this article has a meaningful impact on the community's understanding of depression treatment options.

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Most discussions agree that behavioral activation is as effective as medication, emphasizing the research's findings, though some express skepticism or want more evidence.

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The posts demonstrate high curiosity about the topic, referencing well-known studies and details about treatments, indicating strong engagement with the subject.

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The comments include detailed references to specific research, mechanisms of change, and treatment efficacy, showing active participation and deep understanding.

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Several posts highlight the significance of the findings for clinical practice and future treatment guidelines, suggesting moderate but noteworthy influence.

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  • This study compared the effectiveness of behavioral activation, cognitive therapy, and antidepressant medication in treating adults with major depression, finding that behavioral activation was as effective as medication, especially in severely depressed patients.
  • The results showed that for more severely depressed individuals, both behavioral activation and medication significantly outperformed cognitive therapy, suggesting that initial depression severity influences which treatment may be most effective.
  • These findings imply that behavioral activation could be a viable alternative to medication for treating severe depression and may impact future treatment guidelines and how therapies are offered to patients.]
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Mauricio
@inextax · X

Hace un tiempo comenté que la depresión al tratarse conductualmente puede prescindir de la medicación, hoy encontré está investigación que muestra que la activación conductual es más eficiente en casos depresivos severos. https://t.co/FGaT6faBP1

May 29, 2020 · 15 likes · 1 share · 12,088 followers View post →
Mauricio
@inextax · X

@EmersonSalina14 Le recomiendo leer este artículo que compara el tratamiento conductual, cognitivo conductual y farmacológico; y después hablamos de los efectos del tratamiento. https://t.co/FGaT6faBP1

May 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 12,088 followers View post →
quentasilmarill
@quentasilmarill · X

@nextaxboy @eljoraka @blueoysterspike doi/10.1037/0022-006X.74.4.658. Busquenlo en Scihub, es el ensayo clínico sobre el que se refiere ese articulo.

Apr 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 236 followers View post →
Fabián Maero
@fabimaero · X

@Bere_AgMtz @care_mariana @n3l3b666 De hecho, Dimidjian (2006) y Dobson (2008), entre otros, encontraron que para depresión severa, la psicoterapia funciona igual que la medicación (ahí usaron SSRI). Si tenés evidencia fuerte en contrario pasamela, please. https://t.co/t6bdLIfvrz

May 11, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,937 followers View post →
Fabián Maero
@fabimaero · X

@tomi_kova @care_mariana @n3l3b666 Shit, Twitter me marea, respondí pero no sé donde está. Esta, por ejemplo, es evidencia de que los sintomas depresivos severos responden igual a la psicoterapia que a la medicación: https://t.co/t6bdLIfvrz

May 11, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,937 followers View post →
Fredrik Hieronymus
@f_hieronymus · X

@insomnia_DL E.g in this trial by Dimidjian and colleagues (see image; https://t.co/z5VnoaHCgp) where 22/153 refused randomization to pill groups compared to 4/88 to therapy groups (OR 3.53, p = .025). So introducing pill placebos doesn't solve all issues. Personally I think that the most -> https://t.co/eEW4zBmFJn

Nov 22, 2023 · 1 like · 2,430 followers View post →

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Fredrik Hieronymus
@f_hieronymus · X

@insomnia_DL E.g in this trial by Dimidjian and colleagues (see image; https://t.co/z5VnoaHCgp) where 22/153 refused randomization to pill groups compared to 4/88 to therapy groups (OR 3.53, p = .025). So introducing pill placebos doesn't solve all issues. Personally I think that the most -> https://t.co/eEW4zBmFJn

Nov 22, 2023 · 1 like · 2,430 followers View post →
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@Chaz56329276381 · X

RT @f_hieronymus: @jersey_flight there are some issues with the second observation. Specifically that some combined psychotherapy and AD st…

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Fredrik Hieronymus
@f_hieronymus · X

@jersey_flight there are some issues with the second observation. Specifically that some combined psychotherapy and AD studies seem to have biased samples as indicated by people being more prone to refuse randomization if given pills (see e.g., https://t.co/z5VnoaHCgp). -> https://t.co/0LfmMrUnr3

Nov 20, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,430 followers View post →
DJ HIT THE LIGHTS
@BloodyRobert · X

RT @BloodyRobert: Y solo por si acaso, esto no se me ocurrió inventarlo hoy, existe un estudio ampliamente conocido al respecto: https://t…

Jul 17, 2023 · 1 share · 2,249 followers View post →
DJ HIT THE LIGHTS
@BloodyRobert · X

Y solo por si acaso, esto no se me ocurrió inventarlo hoy, existe un estudio ampliamente conocido al respecto: https://t.co/HaVAKS2vYj

Jul 17, 2023 · 1 share · 2,249 followers View post →
JhonatanEmp
@JhonatanEmp · X

La Activación Conductual es superior que la terapia cognitiva para la depresión grave; además se cuestiona los mecanismos de cambio implicados en la eficacia de la TCC, la evidencia sugiere que su eficacia se debe a los métodos conductuales implicados

Dec 26, 2022 · 143 followers View post →
SBMEvidence
@SBMEvidence · X

Studies show Behavioral Activation (BA) to be effective at treating depression, as effective as medication, psychotherapy & other leading behavioral therapy methods such as #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #CBT. https://t.co/3rI6lQpQXn https://t.co/Qi00urpfWb https://t.co/0kCbrMpCSb

Nov 11, 2022 · 1 like · 152 followers View post →
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@AmariDutra · X

RT @fabimaero: @Bere_AgMtz @care_mariana @n3l3b666 De hecho, Dimidjian (2006) y Dobson (2008), entre otros, encontraron que para depresión…

May 12, 2022 · 1 share · 9 followers View post →
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@AmariDutra · X

RT @fabimaero: @tomi_kova @care_mariana @n3l3b666 Shit, Twitter me marea, respondí pero no sé donde está. Esta, por ejemplo, es evidencia d…

May 12, 2022 · 1 share · 9 followers View post →
Fabián Maero
@fabimaero · X

@tomi_kova @care_mariana @n3l3b666 Shit, Twitter me marea, respondí pero no sé donde está. Esta, por ejemplo, es evidencia de que los sintomas depresivos severos responden igual a la psicoterapia que a la medicación: https://t.co/t6bdLIfvrz

May 11, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,937 followers View post →
Fabián Maero
@fabimaero · X

@Bere_AgMtz @care_mariana @n3l3b666 De hecho, Dimidjian (2006) y Dobson (2008), entre otros, encontraron que para depresión severa, la psicoterapia funciona igual que la medicación (ahí usaron SSRI). Si tenés evidencia fuerte en contrario pasamela, please. https://t.co/t6bdLIfvrz

May 11, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,937 followers View post →
Kelly G Wilson -- loving poetry and psychotherapy
@KellyGWilson · X

@JonathanShedler Even taken at face value, this is often claimed but not supported by actual data--for example: Randomized trial of behavioral activation, cognitive therapy, and antidepressant medication in the prevention of relapse and recurrence in major depression. https://t.co/4mBhIM2w0x

Jul 11, 2020 · 8,146 followers View post →
Mauricio
@inextax · X

@EmersonSalina14 Le recomiendo leer este artículo que compara el tratamiento conductual, cognitivo conductual y farmacológico; y después hablamos de los efectos del tratamiento. https://t.co/FGaT6faBP1

May 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 12,088 followers View post →
Mauricio
@inextax · X

Hace un tiempo comenté que la depresión al tratarse conductualmente puede prescindir de la medicación, hoy encontré está investigación que muestra que la activación conductual es más eficiente en casos depresivos severos. https://t.co/FGaT6faBP1

May 29, 2020 · 15 likes · 1 share · 12,088 followers View post →
quentasilmarill
@quentasilmarill · X

@nextaxboy @eljoraka @blueoysterspike doi/10.1037/0022-006X.74.4.658. Busquenlo en Scihub, es el ensayo clínico sobre el que se refiere ese articulo.

Apr 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 236 followers View post →
Nils Rek
@nilsrek · X

@DepressionLab Nope, it's an "old" publication (at least in terms of my academic career). doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.74.4.658 https://t.co/W6EQ45gU61

Jul 16, 2019 · 1 like · 410 followers View post →