Nadia Has Been Depressed for Several Months

question 129

Multiple Choice

Nadia has been depressed for several months. She is considering cognitive therapy. What advice would you give her?

• A) "Cognitive therapy is much less effective than interpersonal therapy and takes much longer, too."
• B) "Many studies have shown the usefulness of cognitive therapy and it seems to prevent relapse."
• C) "Drug treatment is much more effective than cognitive therapy and has less likelihood of relapse."
• D) "The only way that cognitive therapy is of any value is if it is coupled with family therapy."

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