Outcomes of a Program to Reduce Depression

Abstract

Depression is increasing among Korean college students. Moreover, it is common for depressed individuals to consider attempting suicide. The purpose of this study therefore was to develop and examine the effectiveness of an intervention to reduce suicidal ideation and depression among female college students. Study participants were assigned to either an intervention (n = 27) or control (n = 31) group. The intervention group received a depression-reducing program in eight 1-hr weekly sessions. Measures of suicidal ideation and depression were administered. The program has effects on suicidal ideation and depression among female college students. The findings suggest that the study program may be useful in reducing suicidal ideation and depression among female college students.

Effectiveness of an Adventure-based Cognitive Behavioral Program for Hong Kong University Students

“…Cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI), which focuses on cognitive reconstruction and behavioral modification, has been widely recognized as an effective prevention and intervention approach for improving the mental health outcomes of university students. A large number of empirical studies have demonstrated that CBI can significantly decrease the social anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, fear of public speaking, and psychological distress of university students with various mental disorders, especially in group settings (e.g., Bjornsson et al, 2011; Kim, Kim & Park, 2011; Monti, Tonetti & Bitti, 2014). Most importantly, recent studies have yielded promising outcomes on the preventive effects of CBI for various mental health problems, especially depression and anxiety.…”

Saúde Mental No Ensino Superior: Revisão De Literatura

“…Algumas intervenções foram realizadas para diminuir não só a depressão, mas também a ansiedade e estresse. Essas intervenções foram feitas de forma virtual (Berry & York 2011;O'Hara et al, 2014) e por meio de encontros grupais, que envolveram técnicas de relaxamento, mindfulness e elementos da Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental (Arredondo et al, 2015;Kim et al, 2010).…”

“…Os profissionais que estão na frente desse trabalho podem, com sua prática, promover ações de saúde e contribuir não apenas reduzindo sintomas, mas também promovendo ações de prevenção e promoção da saúde mental. Analisando o cenário internacional, verificam-se iniciativas bem-sucedidas de programas visando a promoção de saúde mental no ensino superior (Buchanan, 2013;Hintz et al, 2015;Kim et al, 2010;McCall et al, 2018;Nguyen-Feng et al, 2017). Esses trabalhos internacionais, cujas experiências foram profícuas, objetivaram desde a prevenção até a redução da sintomatologia de ansiedade, depressão e estresse em estudantes universitários.…”