Modifying interpretation and imagination in clinical depression: a single case series using cognitive bias modification

Blackwell, Simon E. and Holmes, Emily A. (2010) Modifying interpretation and imagination in clinical depression: a single case series using cognitive bias modification. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 24 (3), 338-350. (doi:10.1002/acp.1680).

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Abstract

The current cognitive bias modification (CBM) paradigm targets interpretation bias (CBM-I) in depression via promoting positive imagery. We investigated the impact of repeated sessions of this CBM-I on interpretation bias, mood and mental health in participants currently experiencing a major depressive episode. Seven participants completed daily sessions of CBM-I at home for one week in a single case series. Outcome measures were completed pre and post a one-week baseline period, and after the week of daily CBM-I. Depressive symptoms were also assessed at a 2-week follow-up. Four of seven participants demonstrated improvements in mood, bias and/or mental health after one week of CBM-I, with improvements in depressive symptoms maintained at follow-up. Discussion of the remaining three highlights difficulties involved in translating CBM-I interventions from the laboratory to the clinic. To bridge this gap, we suggest that it is critical to examine the failures as well as the successes. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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