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Cognitive behavior therapy and executive functioning in depression

Lookup NU author(s): Andrea McAnaney

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Abstract

When considering psychological treatments for depression, a therapist needs to be aware of some of the wider cognitive and neuropsychological difficulties experienced by his or her patient in order to tailor therapy appropriately. The depressed person may display rigid and concrete thinking, attentional problems, a tendency to bias information negatively, and experience memory difficulties. In cognitive psychology or neuropsychological terms, many of the outlined difficulties are linked to deficits in executive functioning. Executive abilities are associated with frontal lobe processes and are concerned with problem-solving, motivational, self-regulatory abilities, and interpersonal skills. This article examines the role of executive deficits in depression and suggests ways in which therapy may be adapted to accommodate for these problems. © 2008 Springer Publishing Company.

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Author(s): James IA, Reichelt FK, Carlsonn P, McAnaney A

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy

Year: 2008

Volume: 22

Issue: 3

Pages: 210-218

ISSN (print): 0889-8391

ISSN (electronic): 1938-887X

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0889-8391.22.3.210

DOI: 10.1891/0889-8391.22.3.210

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