Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Peer-Administered Psychosocial Interventions on Symptoms of Depression

American Journal of Community Psychology

Volumn 55, Issue 3-4, 2015, Pages 455-471

  Bryan, Amanda E B ^a   Arkowitz, Hal ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

^b The University of Arizona   (United States)

Author keywords

Depression treatment; Paraprofessional; Peer administered intervention; Psychotherapy; Support group

Indexed keywords

ADULT; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE; META ANALYSIS; PEER GROUP; PROCEDURES; PSYCHOLOGY; SELF HELP; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

ADULT; COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; PEER GROUP; SELF-HELP GROUPS; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 84937760253     PISSN: 00910562     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10464-015-9718-y     Document Type: Review

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