Can Behavioural Activation Be Used As An Alternative Treatment For Subthreshold Depression In Type 2 Diabetes?

Hardy, S.; Al Shamari, B.K.; Al-Mutawa, M.N.Q.H.; Mathias, J.; Ekers, D.; Gellatly, J.; Figgins, N.; Gray, R.

Abstract

Subthreshold depression is common in people with type 2 diabetes and is an important risk factor for poor health. Collaborative care is the suggested approach for people with long term conditions and persistent subthreshold depression, with a high-intensity psychological intervention being the recommended treatment. However, there is little evidence that a high-intensity psychological intervention improves subthreshold depression in people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, its use as a treatment in day to day practice can be difficult and expensive to organise even when a collaborative care approach is utilised. Behavioural activation delivered by the patients? usual diabetes care giver as a treatment for subthreshold depression could be an effective alternative.

Citation

Hardy, S., Al Shamari, B., Al-Mutawa, M., Mathias, J., Ekers, D., Gellatly, J., …Gray, R. (2015). Can Behavioural Activation Be Used As An Alternative Treatment For Subthreshold Depression In Type 2 Diabetes?. Mental health in family medicine, 11(2), 49-52

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 2, 2015
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2015
• Deposit Date: Dec 1, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 17, 2016
• Journal: Mental health in family medicine
• Print ISSN: 1756-834X
• Electronic ISSN: 1756-8358
• Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 49-52
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1394786
• Publisher URL: http://www.mhfmjournal.com/mental-health/can-behavioural-activation-be-used-as-an-alternative-treatment-for-subthreshold-depression-in-type-2-diabetes.php?aid=7547