Behavioral activation is part of the ‘B’ or behavioral side of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on changing what people do. I should mention that during college, I worked in the laboratory of ...

In a recent article published in JAMA Network Open, researchers compared the efficacy of antidepressant medication management (MEDS) against behavioral activation psychotherapy (BA) among inpatients ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say therapy is an effective treatment for people with heart disease who also have depression. VISUALSPECTRUM/Stocksy About half of all people with heart failure in the ...

A new study published in JMIR Mental Health sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD). Titled "Examining the Efficacy of Extended ...

Physicians who work with children and teens have seen it before: The “summer slump.” When school lets out for summer break, students no longer follow routines, complete tasks or participate in groups ...

Something changed when Sasha W. noticed the hot pink running shoes sitting in the corner of her bedroom. She was 27 at the time and struggling with the worst depressive valley of her life. As she lay ...

In the U.S. women are far more likely than men to seek treatment for depression—as with all other conditions. Nevertheless, it is extremely important for anyone suffering to take steps to treat ...

An online experiment found that individuals with lower anxiety and higher levels of behavioral activation, perseverance, and optimism tended to be more sensitive to future consequences when making ...