Comparison of relaxation training with a cognitive-behavioural intervention for indicated prevention of depression in university students: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Psychiatric Research

Volumn 46, Issue 11, 2012, Pages 1456-1463

  Vázquez, Fernando L ^a   Torres, Angela ^a   Blanco, Vanessa ^a   Díaz, Olga ^a   Otero, Patricia ^a   Hermida, Elisabet ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Anxiety; Cognitive behavioural intervention; Depression; Prevention; Relaxation

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANXIETY; ARTICLE; COGNITIVE THERAPY; COMORBIDITY; COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS; CONTROLLED STUDY; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; RELAXATION TRAINING; UNIVERSITY STUDENT;

ADULT; ANXIETY; COGNITIVE THERAPY; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; FOLLOW-UP STUDIES; HUMANS; MALE; RELAXATION THERAPY; SPAIN; STUDENTS; TIME FACTORS; TREATMENT OUTCOME; UNIVERSITIES; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84866888364     PISSN: 00223956     EISSN: 18791379     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2012.08.007     Document Type: Article

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