Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Persons With Depression

A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Major Depression in Bangladesh

This was a randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) carried out in three different hospitals in Dhaka city, Bangladesh.

This was a randomized controlled trial, conducted to determine the effectiveness of CBT for depression delivered by trained therapists with an adapted Bengali CBT (BaCBT) manual, as compared to a control group. The main objective of the current study was to examine the efficacy of CBT for persons with major depression in Bangladesh.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with Major Depression
• Must be able to take therapeutic session

Exclusion Criteria:

• active suicidal ideation
• a co-morbid serious health condition
• with psychotic features
• currently on medication for depression
• with an intellectual disability