Viabilidad de una intervención psicológica clínica positiva para síntomas depresivosuna serie de casos
- Adriana Mira 1
- Ángel Enrique Roig 1
- Amanda Díaz García 1
- Iryna Rachyla 1
- Alberto González Robles 1
- Juana María Bretón-López 1
- Cristina Botella Arbona 1
- 1 Universitat Jaume I, España
ISSN: 0327-6716
Year of publication: 2018
Volume: 27
Issue: 3
Pages: 381-392
Type: Article
More publications in: Revista argentina de clínica psicológica
Abstract
Introduction: Traditionally, evidence-based treatments for depression have focused on clinical symptoms. The combination of positive psychological strategies and traditional approaches has received little empirical attention in clinical settings. Objective: The development and implementation of a positive clinical psychology protocol for depressive symptoms. Method: The protocol was applied in five depressed patients. Depression, anxiety, affect and orientation towards enjoyment were measured at pre-, post-treatment, and at 3-month follow-up. Opinion on the program was also assessed. Results: The intervention was feasible, not only for reducing depression, anxiety and negative affect, but also for increasing positive affect and orientation towards enjoyment. Conclusions: It is important to continue to investigate the development of interventions focusing on both negative and positive aspects of human functioning.