Adapting brief Behavioural Activation (BA) for adolescent depression: a case example

Pass, L., Brisco, G. and Reynolds, S. (2015) Adapting brief Behavioural Activation (BA) for adolescent depression: a case example. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 8. e17. ISSN 1754-470X doi: 10.1017/S1754470X15000446

Abstract/Summary

There is an increasing evidence base for the effectiveness of Behavioural Activation in treating adult depression; however, there has been little investigation of using this approach with adolescents. This article reports on the adaptation of brief Behavioural Activation for Depression (BATD) for adolescents (BATD-A). A case study is reported to illustrate the brief structured approach, treatment response as indicated by routine outcome measures, and the family’s view of the intervention. The adaptations made to the adult BATD manual are discussed including parental input, adapted values and activities, and engagement issues. It is hoped that following further evaluation, BATD-A could be successfully delivered as a low-intensity intervention for depression.

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Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Charlie Waller Institute Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Anxiety and Depression in Young People (AnDY)
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
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