A Review on the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in Treating Depression

depression, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing

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December 14, 2024

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Present review article examined the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in treating depression. The review was done by drawing assumptions and suggestions made by various studies and analyses conducted on individuals in different geographical locations. It was identified that there were instances that both methods were highly effective as well as not being able to produce expected results. It was also identified that combined intervention of both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing was undertaken as a solution in order to overcome certain issues which occur when only one method is used. However, it was also evident that there were contradicting findings on different studies. Therefore, it was suggested that apart from the therapeutic method used, other factors such as the individual’s age, severity and living environment contributed towards the success of the therapeutic method.