The Efficacy of Internal Family Systems Therapy in the Treatment of Depression Among Female College Students: A Pilot Study
College women are vulnerable to depression due to developmental and transitional life changes. Early diagnosis and effective treatment is critically important. Empirical support exists for the effectiveness of select treatment options (i.e., antidepressant medication, cognitive‐behavioral therapy [C...
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Published in: | Journal of marital and family therapy 2017-01, Vol.43 (1), p.131-144 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | eng |
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Summary: | College women are vulnerable to depression due to developmental and transitional life changes. Early diagnosis and effective treatment is critically important. Empirical support exists for the effectiveness of select treatment options (i.e., antidepressant medication, cognitive‐behavioral therapy [CBT], and interpersonal psychotherapy [IPT]), yet a significant percentage of those treated do not benefit. In this pilot study, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy was tested as an alternative approach. College women (N = 37) were randomly allocated to IFS treatment or treatment as usual (CBT or IPT). Results demonstrated a decline in depressive symptoms for both conditions and no significant differences in the magnitude or rate of change. The results provide preliminary evidence for the efficacy of IFS in the treatment of depressive symptoms. |
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ISSN: | 0194-472X 1752-0606 |