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Cognitive‐behavioral therapy improves diverse profiles of depressive symptoms in Parkinson's disease - Dobkin - - International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Wiley Online Library


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Depression is among the most common and debilitating non‐motor complaints in Parkinson's disease (PD), yet there is a paucity of controlled research to guide treatment. Little research has focused on the extent to which specific depressive symptom profiles may dictate unique clinical recommendations to ultimately improve treatment outcomes. The current study examined the impact of Cognitive‐Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on different types of depressive symptoms in PD. It was hypothesized that the cognitive (e.g., guilt, rumination, negative attitudes towards self) and behavioral (e.g., avoidance, procrastination) symptoms targeted most intensively by the treatment protocol would show the most robust response. The extent to which stabilized antidepressant use moderated specific symptom change was examined on an exploratory basis.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens details. To access full-text: click “Log in/Register” (top right hand side). Click ‘Institutional Login’ then select 'OpenAthens Federation', then ‘NHS England’. Enter your Athens details to view the article.

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