Facilitating behavioral activation

Pim Cuijpers*, Eirini Karyotaki, Mathias Harrer, Yvonne Stikkelbroek

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Abstract

Behavioral activation aims to increase positive interactions between a person and the environment. Components include psychoeducation, mood monitoring, identifying pleasant and unpleasant activities, monitoring of activities, and activity scheduling. This chapter describes its clinical application and provides clinical examples. It then reports a meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials (with 819 patients) comparing individual behavioral activation with wait-list, usual care, or other control conditions on distal treatment outcomes. The meta-analysis found a large effect (Hedges’ g = 0.85; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.57, 1.1) with high heterogeneity (75%; 95% CI: 62, 83). The chapter also narratively reviews the results of several studies on the immediate in-session and intermediate outcomes for behavioral activation. The chapter concludes with research limitations, diversity considerations, training implications, and therapeutic practices.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPsychotherapy Skills and Methods That Work
EditorsClara E. Hill, John C. Nocross
PublisherThe Oxford University Press
Chapter21
Pages625-651
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9780197611043
ISBN (Print)9780197611012
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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