Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Depressive Disorders: A Review of Evidence-Based Treatment Options

Dirmaier, Jörg; Steinmann, Maya; Krattenmacher, Thomas; Watzke, Birgit; Barghaan, Dina; Koch, Uwe; Schulz, Holger

doi:10.2174/157488712800100233

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“…Kaufman and colleagues (2013), who analyzed data from a large representative psychiatric epidemiological study among AIs in two reservation communities, found that depression was related to family, cultural, or community dynamics—most likely all three – which has implications for treatment considerations for depression in AI individuals. Treatment interventions that address interpersonal relationships and family dynamics may be effective in treating depression that is related to family factors (Dirmaier et al, 2012; Brakemeir & Frase, 2012). Culturally rooted and community developed means to address mental health conditions have significant potential to improve health (Gone, 2013; Kirmayer, Simpson, & Cargo, 2003).…”

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Rates and consequences of posttraumatic distress among American Indian adults with type 2 diabetes

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“…Due to the ineffectiveness of the treatment in some patients or intolerability to the side effects, a large number of patients do not comply with the treatment and search for other therapeutic options [13, 31, 35]. Hence, increasing number of people with depressive symptoms explored other nonpharmacological interventions including psychotherapy and counseling, psychoeducation, exercise, problem solving therapy, guided self-help and behavioral activation treatments [36], or even complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) [3, 31]. …”

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The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy for Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review

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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background. Depression is one of the greatest health concerns affecting 350 million people globally. Aromatherapy is a popular CAM intervention chosen by people with depression. Due to the growing popularity of aromatherapy for alleviating depressive symptoms, in-depth evaluation of the evidence-based clinical efficacy of aromatherapy is urgently needed. Purpose. This systematic review aims to provide an analysis of the clinical evidence on the efficacy of aromatherapy for depressive symptoms on any type of patients. Methods. A systematic database search was carried out using predefined search terms in 5 databases: AMED, CINHAL, CCRCT, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO. Outcome measures included scales measuring depressive symptoms levels. Results. Twelve randomized controlled trials were included and two administration methods for the aromatherapy intervention including inhaled aromatherapy (5 studies) and massage aromatherapy (7 studies) were identified. Seven studies showed improvement in depressive symptoms. Limitations. The quality of half of the studies included is low, and the administration protocols among the studies varied considerably. Different assessment tools were also employed among the studies. Conclusions. Aromatherapy showed potential to be used as an effective therapeutic option for the relief of depressive symptoms in a wide variety of subjects. Particularly, aromatherapy massage showed to have more beneficial effects than inhalation aromatherapy.

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“…Problem-solving therapy can improve psychological outcomes in individuals with mental health disorders (e.g. depression) (Dirmaier et al, 2012), spinal cord injury (Dorstyn et al, 2011), parents of children with chronic illness (Eccleston et al, 2012), and cancer patients (Allen et al, 2002; Nezu et al, 2003). …”

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A problem-solving education intervention in caregivers and patients during allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of problem-solving education on self-efficacy and distress in informal caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients. Patient/caregiver teams attended three 1-hour problem-solving education sessions to help cope with problems during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Primary measures included the Cancer Self-Efficacy Scale–transplant and Brief Symptom Inventory–18. Active caregivers reported improvements in self-efficacy (p < 0.05) and distress (p < 0.01) post-problem-solving education; caregiver responders also reported better health outcomes such as fatigue. The effect of problem-solving education on self-efficacy and distress in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation caregivers supports its inclusion in future interventions to meet the multifaceted needs of this population.

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Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Depressive Disorders: A Review of Evidence-Based Treatment Options

Abstract: In summary, using a hierarchical approach, it was possible to assign different levels of evidence to the various treatment options for depression.

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Rates and consequences of posttraumatic distress among American Indian adults with type 2 diabetes

Rates and consequences of posttraumatic distress among American Indian adults with type 2 diabetes

The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy for Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review

A problem-solving education intervention in caregivers and patients during allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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