Behavioural activation is a therapeutic intervention that aims to help individuals overcome depression by encouraging them to engage in activities that promote pleasure and mastery. The approach is ...

In a recent article published in JAMA Network Open, researchers compared the efficacy of antidepressant medication management (MEDS) against behavioral activation psychotherapy (BA) among inpatients ...

In a study of 1117 perinatal adults receiving behavioral activation therapy, the odds of endorsing suicide ideation decreased by 25% with each treatment session and by 80% at 3 months ...

“Behavioral activation” is a therapeutic intervention that involves scheduling or incorporating pleasant activities into daily life. It is effective for treating depression as a stand-alone treatment.

A child's behaviour during the preteen years may predict whether he or she will experience depression, violent behaviour or social phobia as a young adult. Children who engage in aggressive behaviour ...