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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Psychotherapy Skills and Methods That Work |
Editors | Clara E. Hill, John C. Nocross |
Publisher | The Oxford University Press |
Chapter | 21 |
Pages | 625-651 |
Number of pages | 27 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780197611043 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780197611012 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |