Bibliotherapy for Depressed Older Adults: A Self-Help Alternative.

Scogin, Forrest; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ358912

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Bibliotherapy for Depressed Older Adults: A Self-Help Alternative.

Scogin, Forrest; And Others

Gerontologist, v27 n3 p383-87 Jun 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. (Author/ABB)

Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Counseling Techniques, Depression (Psychology), Mental Health Programs, Older Adults, Program Effectiveness, Self Help Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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