Impact of Behavioral Activation Therapy on Neurobiological Markers of Depression in Adolescents: A Pilot Study
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This pilot study investigates the effects of a one-month behavioral activation therapy program on neurobiological markers, specifically BMI and salivary cortisol, in 20 adolescents with mild to moderate depression. The research compares an experimental group receiving the therapy against a control group receiving routine care, using pre- and post-test assessments including the Beck’s Depression Inventory-II. The reported statistical results indicate no significant differences between groups or within groups over time for the measured markers, despite the authors' concluding statement that the treatment helps reduce depression.
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@article{allodium:bb78be9cd67a444d,
title = {Impact of Behavioral Activation Therapy on Neurobiological Markers of Depression in Adolescents: A Pilot Study},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1763_24},
url = {https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1763_24}
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TY - JOUR TI - Impact of Behavioral Activation Therapy on Neurobiological Markers of Depression in Adolescents: A Pilot Study PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1763_24 UR - https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1763_24 ER -
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Impact of Behavioral Activation Therapy on Neurobiological Markers of Depression in Adolescents: A Pilot Study. (n.d.). PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1763_24
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