In a Study Using Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Treating Depression

question 36

Multiple Choice

In a study using interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for treating depression in adolescents living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Northern Uganda:

• A)IPT performed poorer than creative play but better than a wait list.
• B)IDP adolescents were too anxious to discuss interpersonal conflicts.
• C)IPT performed better than both the Creative Play and wait list control.
• D)Grief was so dominant that IPT could not be used effectively.

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