Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) significantly decreased depressive symptoms (d = 1.06) and cognitive biases (d = 0.33) in older adults.
Does Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) improve depressive symptoms and cognitive biases in older adults with depression?
Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) is a feasible and effective add-on intervention for reducing depressive symptoms and cognitive biases in older adults.
Standardized Mean Difference: 1.06
Abstract. Depression remains one of the most common psychological disorders among older adults. Their response to antidepressants: however, is often unsatisfactory, and despite the proven efficacy of psychotherapies, a large treatment gap remains. Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) is a low-threshold group intervention. This article examines the feasibility, acceptance, and effects of D-MCT as an add-on intervention among a group of older adults (55+ years; N = 116). Participants completed measures of depression and dysfunctional attitudes, and provided subjective appraisals of the training. Per protocol analyses (n = 55) revealed a significant decrease in depressive symptoms (d = 1.06) and cognitive biases (d = 0.33). The findings demonstrate the feasibility and acceptance of D-MCT among older adults with depression.
Schneider et al. (Thu,) conducted a other in Depression (n=116). Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) was evaluated on Depressive symptoms (d = 1.06). Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) significantly decreased depressive symptoms (d = 1.06) and cognitive biases (d = 0.33) in older adults.