Efficacy of rational emotive behaviour group therapy in treatment and relapse prevention for major depressive disorder

Pages: 1780-1785
Shweta Jha (Clinical Psychologist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, Department of Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra)
Digambar Darekar (Department of Psychology, Dr. B.N Purandhare Arts S.S.G.G Commerce & Science College, Lonavala, Maharashtra)

Major Depressive Disorder not only affects the primary patient, but also their family, caregivers and associates by negatively impacting their dignity, economical condition and confidence. Thus, being reported as the leading cause of disability worldwide, and a major contributor to the overall global burden of diseases (WHO March, 2018). So, it is important to help these individuals learn adaptive mechanism and deal effectively with their environment. The present study compares therapeutic intervention Rational emotive behaviour group therapy with waiting list control for thirty individuals to show the efficacy of intervention. A regression analysis of mixed between within ANOVA (Split Plot Analysis) was conducted. Overall result showed individuals receiving Rational emotive behaviour therapy had better outcome and maintained the improvement over 2 months follow-up with improvement in overall quality of life and general well being.