Couple or Individual Therapy for the Treatment of Depression?: An Update of the Empirical Literature

Authors: Gilliam, Christina; Cottone, R.

Source: American Journal of Family Therapy, Volume 33, Number 3, May-June 2005 , pp. 265-272(8)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Not only has couple therapy been found an effective treatment for depression, it may also have the advantage of improving marital functioning in addition to depressive symptoms, while individual therapy typically does not (Beach & O'Leary, 1992; Emnuels-Zuurveen & Emmelkamp, 1996; Jacobson et al., 1991; O'Leary & Beach, 1990; Teichman, Bar-El, Shor, & Elizur, 1998). This article attempts to identify indications for couple therapy or individual therapy for depression by examining the published randomized clinical trials comparing couple therapy and individual therapy for depression. Based on a review of the current research literature, suggestions for future research are provided.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01926180590952472

Affiliations: 1: University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri

Publication date: 2005-05-01

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