Interpersonal Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

Authors

  • Catarina Oliveira Lucas Serviço de Psicologia Clínica da Unidade Local de Saúde de Castelo Branco

Keywords:

interpersonal therapy, depression, disputes and interpersonal deficits, role transition

Abstract

Interpersonal therapy is a brief therapy model formulated for the treatment of major depressive disorder having as precursors Gerald Klerman and Mirna Weissman. It aims to relieve symptoms associated with depression, referring the interpersonal problems that originate and perpetuate the depression. This form of therapy refers the disorders as resulting from problems in one of the four main interpersonal areas: grief, role transitions, role disputes interpersonal and interpersonal deficits. Thus, therapy will focus on the affected area. This therapy demonstrates good indicators of efficiency and although formulated for the treatment of depression, interpersonal therapy have been adapted and expanded to other disorders.

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Published

2012-08-31

How to Cite

LUCAS, C. O. Interpersonal Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. Fractal: Journal of Psychology, v. 24, n. 2, p. 217-226, 31 Aug. 2012.

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