Date of Award
6-2008
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. C. Richard Spates
Second Advisor
Dr. Scott Gaynor
Third Advisor
Dr. Amy Naugle
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The present study sought to investigate two areas of interest: (1) the process issues involved in conducting a randomized controlled trial with low-income individuals being seen at community mental health agencies and (2) patterns in case histories of individuals who participated in depression treatment outcome research at community mental health agencies. This study gives a detailed analysis of conducting a randomized controlled trial for unipolar mood disorders in two community mental health agencies in the Southwestern Michigan region. Process issues at the levels of identification and recruitment of participants, attendance and retention of participants, project implementation, and broader systemic issues are identified and discussed. Additionally, patterns in demographic variables, inconsistencies in depression measures, sudden gains, and treatment attendance are also investigated.
Recommended Citation
Kalata, Alyssa H., "Testing the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavior and Medication Therapy in the Acute Treatment on Unipolar Mood Disorders: Processes and Case Histories" (2008). Masters Theses. 4594.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4594