Nicole Geschwind (Maastrict University) - Psychotherapy against depression: Towards a focus on positive emotions
Mood Disorder Centre Think-Tank seminar series. All welcome.
| A Mood Disorders Centre seminar | |
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| Date | 3 February 2017 |
| Time | 12:00 to 13:00 |
| Place | Mood Disorders Centre G17 |
Event details
Abstract
Depression is characterized by an excess of negative emotions, and a lack of positive emotions. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) the most thoroughly researched and evidence-based form of psychotherapy for depression. Traditional CBT protocols against depression focus mainly on the reduction of negative emotions. I will present research on the importance of positive emotions in resilience against and recovery from depression. Also, I will discuss how a focus on positive emotions in CBT against depression may improve efficacy of treatment, and present preliminary findings on positive CBT.
Nicole Geschwind (Maastrict University) will be giving a seminar with the title 'Psychotherapy against depression: Towards a focus on positive emotions'.
The Think-Tank seminar series is organised by Heather O’Mahen, Lorna Cook, Matthew Owens-Solari and Matthew Lomas (mdcadmin@exeter.ac.uk).
Location:
Mood Disorders Centre G17