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Research: WELLISCH and colleagues,
Listed in Issue 49
Abstract
WELLISCH and colleagues, Department of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine 90024 USA conducted a pilot study to determine the effects upon depression and anxiety of group intervention in high-risk relatives of breast cancer patients .
Background
Methodology
36 relatives of breast cancer patients participated in a 6-session, 12-hour group intervention study consisting of educational and psychosocial components.
Results
There was a significant reduction of depression symptoms, as defined on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Additionally, there was a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms as defined on the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory state scale.
Conclusion
The results of this pilot study demonstrated the efficacy of the group intervention model in reducing symptoms of depression and reactive (not chronic) anxiety.
References
Wellisch DK et al. Depression and anxiety symptoms in women at high risk for breast cancer: pilot study of a group intervention. The American Journal of Psychiatry 156(10): 1644-5. Oct 1999.
