The efficacy of cognitive behaviour therapy in treating premenstrual dysphoric changes
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This study assesses the efficacy of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in treating premenstrual dysphoric changes. The CBT condition (n = 24) aimed to modify dysfunctional thinking as a means of impacting on negative premenstrual symptoms and changes. The components of CBT were cognitive restructuring and assertion training. A comparison condition called 'information-focused therapy' (IFT) (n = 9) aimed to present information only and did not address belief restructuring. The components were relaxation training, nutritional and vitamin guidelines, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, aspects of child management training and assertion training. Results indicated that the amelioration of anxiety, depression, negative thoughts and physical changes can be effectively addressed by either CBT or IFT. The extent to which a women's belief system is critical in the experience of premenstrual distress requires further empirical investigation.
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CBT can reduce interference of premenstrual symptoms on daily living.
“The results of systematic review [10] and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [13, 14] suggest that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can reduce premenstrual anxiety and depression, have a beneficial impact on behavioural change, and reduce interference of premenstrual symptoms on daily living [15, 16–18].”
CBT has a beneficial impact on behavioural change.
“The results of systematic review [10] and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [13, 14] suggest that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can reduce premenstrual anxiety and depression, have a beneficial impact on behavioural change, and reduce interference of premenstrual symptoms on daily living [15, 16–18].”
CBT can reduce premenstrual anxiety and depression.
“The results of systematic review [10] and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [13, 14] suggest that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can reduce premenstrual anxiety and depression, have a beneficial impact on behavioural change, and reduce interference of premenstrual symptoms on daily living [15, 16–18].”
Taking part in an intervention for PMDs can reduce psychological premenstrual symptoms and premenstrual distress.
“The finding of significant differences across time when the groups are collapsed (ignoring the intervention group assignment), confirms previous reports [10, 13, 14] that taking part in an intervention for PMDs can reduce psychological premenstrual symptoms and premenstrual distress [15, 16, 18, 20, 72, 73].”
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- Authors
- Christensen, A. P., & Oei, T. P. S.
- Affiliations
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Oei, Tian P.S.
- ORCID
- Oei, Tian P.S.
- Venue
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 1995-01
- Volume
- 33
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 57-63
- ISSN
- 0165-0327 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2074993155
- Cited by
- 62
- References
- 32
- Citations by year
- 2021: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 2 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 2.48
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Affective Disorders (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Keywords
- cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive restructuring, assertiveness training, premenstrual depression, dysfunctional thinking, women's beliefs, treatment efficacy
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Assertiveness, Attitude, Combined Modality Therapy, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Patient Education as Topic, Premenstrual Syndrome, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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