Publications by authors named "Mire Ozawa"
Article Synopsis
- This study examines the effectiveness of combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with medication versus medication alone in improving coping strategies and reducing depressive symptoms in patients with major depression.
- Researchers analyzed changes in stress coping strategies and depression severity over 16 weeks in two groups of patients: one receiving CBT and medication, and the other receiving only medication.
- Results indicated that the CBT group developed better coping skills and experienced a significantly greater decrease in depressive symptoms compared to the pharmacotherapy group, suggesting the benefits of integrating coping strategies in treatment plans.
Introduction: While major depression causes substantial distress and impairment for affected individuals and society, the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in treating the condition has been established. However, the therapeutic mechanism underlying the efficacy of CBT remains unknown. This study aimed to describe a protocol for a randomised controlled trial that will measure the CBT-induced clinical and neural changes in patients with non-psychotic major depression.
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