Comparing the Effect of Cognitive Therapy and Spiritual Therapy on Depression between Iranian Students Residing in Iran and India.
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2012-04
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Introduction: Cognitive therapy is a well accepted treatment option for patients suffering from
depressive disorders. Spiritual well-being is a central component of psychological health.
Objectives: The main objective of the study is to compare the effect of cognitive and spiritual
therapy on depression between Iranian Students residing in Iran and India. Methods: 64 female
students ranging in the age of 18 to 45 years were selected from counselling centres from India
and Iran. 32 students having higher depressive scores were administered cognitive therapy and
spiritual therapy using a purposive random sampling technique. Pre and post treatment
assessments of depression scores was done using Beck’s Depressing Inventory. Results: Our
findings indicated that spiritual therapy is more effective than cognitive therapy in Iranian
female students residing in India and Iran. Conclusion: Culture plays a significant role in
treatment options that the patient chooses and accepts.
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Cognitive therapy, spiritual therapy
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Safara Maryam, Bhatia M S, Singh T B, Dezhkam M. Comparing the Effect of Cognitive Therapy and Spiritual Therapy on Depression between Iranian Students Residing in Iran and India. Delhi Psychiatry journal. 2012 Apr; 15 (1): 85-98.