Depressive rumination : nature, theory and treatment /

Rumination (recyclic negative thinking), is now recognised as important in the development, maintenance and relapse of recurrence of depression. For instance, rumination has been found to elevate, perpetuate and exacerbate depressed mood, predict future episodes of depression, and delay recovery dur...

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Other Authors: Papageorgiou, Costas, Wells, Adrian
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Chichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, ©2004.
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Summary:Rumination (recyclic negative thinking), is now recognised as important in the development, maintenance and relapse of recurrence of depression. For instance, rumination has been found to elevate, perpetuate and exacerbate depressed mood, predict future episodes of depression, and delay recovery during cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy is one of the most effective treatments for depression. However, depressive relapse and recurrence following cognitive therapy continue to be a significant problem. An understanding of the psychological processes which contribute to relapse and recur.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 282 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0470090855
9780470090855