Effectiveness of Intervention Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Module among Females with Major Depressive Disorder in Pakistan

Purpose. The present research was conducted to examine the effectiveness of intervention based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) module in treating signs of depression among females with major depressive disorder. Method. Qusai experimental (pretest-posttest) research design was used in the present study. Females (age range; 25-40 years) suffering from moderate level of major depressive disorder were selected through random and stratified sampling strategy. Demographic sheet, DSM-5 checklist, visual analogue scale and beck depression inventory were used as an assessment measure in this study. Results. Statistical analysis revealed significant results. Findings showed that cognitive behavioral therapy alleviated depression symptoms among females with major depressive disorder. Females who received cognitive behavioural therapies scored lower on the Beck Depression Inventory than females who did not get any interventions, according to the findings. This suggests that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is useful for ladies suffering from serious depression. Novelty/Originality of The Study. The main goals of the first treatment interview develop a warm collaborative therapy connection, identify particular problem sets and associated goals, psycho-educate the patient about the cognitive model and vicious cycle that keeps depression alive, and give the patient an idea about future treatment methods. CBT is divided into three sections: beginning treatment, behavioural interventions, and working with negative automatic thoughts, used cognitive restructuring and ending sessions. Implications. The current treatment will demonstrate significant decreases in depressive symptoms and endorsement of faulty metacognitive beliefs between baseline and posttreatment, as well as, in the follow-up.