Date of Award
4-2003
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Galen Alessi
Second Advisor
Dr. Amy Naugle
Third Advisor
Dr. C. Richard Spates
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Roberto Flachier
Abstract
This study investigated the efficacy of 10-weeks of Behavioral Activation (BA) in the treatment of co-morbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in six adults using a nonconcurrent multiple baseline across participants design. This study is an attempt to expand empirical knowledge regarding BA, co-morbid PTSD and MDD, and the treatment outcome research specifically relevant to these co-morbid diagnoses. All participants met full DSM-IV criteria for both MDD and PTSD at the outset of the study. Duration of baseline for each subject varied and ran for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 weeks. Self-report data were gathered at each session and again at mid-point between each session. At the post-treatment assessment sessions, self-report and observer rated data indicate that three participants no longer met criteria for either MDD or PTSD and an additional participant no longer met criteria for MDD. It is argued that BA may be an effective treatment for co-morbid PTSD and MDD and the theoretical rationale is provided.
Access Setting
Dissertation-Open Access
Recommended Citation
Mulick, Patrick S., "Examination of the Efficacy of Behavioral Activation in the Treatment of Co-Morbid Major Depressive Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" (2003). Dissertations. 1258.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/dissertations/1258
Comments
5th Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Porter