Bibliotherapy for Depressed Older Adults: A Self-Help Alternative

1987/06/01 by F. Scogin, Forrest Scogin, D. Hamblin +3 · 8 citations
Psychology · #Digital Mental Health Interventions

paper · doi:10.1093/geront/27.3.383

Abstract

Investigated was the efficacy of bibliotherapy with 29 mildly to moderately depressed older adults. Three treatment conditions were compared: cognitive, attention control, and delayed cognitive bibliotherapy. Significant treatment effects were observed, with cognitive bibliotherapy superior to the attention control on all measures. Self-help programs may be a viable alternative or adjunct to meeting the mental health needs of the older adult.

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