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| Bibliotherapy | 1 |
| Counseling Techniques | 1 |
| Depression (Psychology) | 1 |
| Mental Health Programs | 1 |
| Older Adults | 1 |
| Program Effectiveness | 1 |
| Self Help Programs | 1 |
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| Gerontologist | 1 |
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| Scogin, Forrest | 1 |
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Peer reviewedScogin, Forrest; And Others – Gerontologist, 1987
Investigated the efficacy of bibliotherapy with mildly to moderately depressed older adults (N=29). Observed significant treatment effects with cognitive bibliotherapy superior to the attention control on all measures. Suggests self-help programs may be a viable alternative or adjunct to meeting the mental health needs of the older adult.…
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Counseling Techniques, Depression (Psychology), Mental Health Programs
