Behavioural activation for depression: Efficacy, effectiveness and dissemination

Soucy Chartier, Isabelle; Provencher, Martin D.

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2012.07.023

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Behavioural activation for depression: Efficacy, effectiveness and dissemination

Soucy Chartier, Isabelle, Provencher, Martin D.·2013·Journal of Affective Disorders

DOI 10.1016/j.jad.2012.07.023

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Background Depression being a prevalent psychobiological disorder across the world, there is a need to identify effective, evidence-based treatments that are time and cost-effective in an effort to increase the population's accessibility to treatments. Low-intensity interventions, such as guided self-help treatments, hold promise for the dissemination of evidence-based treatments. Behavioural activation, a component of cognitive-behavioural therapy, is receiving increasing attention and empirical support as a stand-alone psychological treatment for depression. This article reviews behavioural activation's theoretical foundations and efficacy in light of determining its potential as a low-intensity intervention.Method A systematic review of articles on low-intensity behavioural activation interventions for depression was conducted using the PsychInfo, Medline and Embase databases. Behavioural activation's potential for dissemination as a guided self-help treatment is discussed and future avenues of research are stressed.Limitations Studies on the efficacy of behavioural activation as a guided self-help treatment are very limited to date and there are significant variations among existing studies.Conclusions Based on the research literature, it can be concluded that behavioural activation could be a viable option as a low-intensity guided self-help psychological treatment for mild to moderate depression. Further research is required to better understand the optimal parameters and client-therapist characteristics of this form of low-intensity intervention.

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deJonge, M. L., Omran, J., Faulkner, G., & Sabiston, C. M. (2019) · Mental health and physical activity · doi:10.1016/j.mhpa.2019.100316 · Cited by 51 · see citing works
Two Trajectories of Depressive Symptom Reduction Throughout Behavioral Activation Teletherapy Among Underserved, Ethnically Diverse, Primary Care Patients: A VitalSign6 Report
Trombello, J. M., South, C. C., Sánchez, A., Kahalnik, F., Kennard, B. D., & Trivedi, M. H. (2020) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2020.01.002 · Cited by 46 · see citing works
The relationships between valued living and depression and anxiety: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression
Tunç, H., Morris, P. G., Kyranides, M. N., McArdle, A., McConachie, D., & Williams, J. (2023) · Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.02.004 · Cited by 40 · see citing works
Short- and long-term relationships between neurocognitive performance and general function in bipolar disorder
Baune, B. T., Li, X., & Beblo, T. (2013) · Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology · doi:10.1080/13803395.2013.824071 · Cited by 42 · see citing works
“…success of behavioral therapy promoting increased activity on improving neurocognitive function in BD suggests that decreased general activity associated with functional impairment can lead to decreased stimulation, resulting in decreased neurocognitive function (Soucy Chartier & Provencher, 2013).”
Background
Behavioral activation versus physical activity via the internet: A randomized controlled trial
Nyström, M. B. T., Stenling, A., Sjöström, E., Neely, G., Lindner, P., Hassmén, P., Andersson, G., Martell, C. R., & Carlbring, P. (2017) · Journal of Affective Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.jad.2017.03.018 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
Depression: Discrete or Continuous?
Bowins, B. E. (2014) · Psychopathology · doi:10.1159/000366504 · Cited by 34 · see citing works
A Comparative Study of Group Behavioral Activation and Cognitive Therapy in Reducing Subsyndromal Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms.
Soleimani, M., Mohammadkhani, P., Dolatshahi, B., Alizadeh, H., Overmann, K. A., & Coolidge, F. L. (2015) · PubMed Central · Cited by 30 · see citing works
Lay‐delivered behavioral activation for depressed senior center clients: Pilot RCT
Raue, P. J., Sirey, J. A., Dawson, A., Berman, J., & BRUCE, M. L. (2019) · International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry · doi:10.1002/gps.5186 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
“Do More, Feel Better”: Pilot RCT of Lay-Delivered Behavioral Activation for Depressed Senior Center Clients
Raue, P. J., Hawrilenko, M., Corey, M. D., Lin, J. W., Chen, S., & Mosser, B. A. (2021) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2021.11.005 · Cited by 23 · see citing works
Can increased cognitive load help people with subthreshold depression to forget negative information?
Hu, Y., Wu, X. C., Xu, C., Maguire, P., & Wang, D. (2021) · Journal of Affective Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.jad.2021.01.062 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
Psilocybin increases optimistic engagement over time: computational modelling of behaviour in rats
Fisher, E. L., Smith, R. S., Conn, K., Corcoran, A. W., Milton, L. K., Hohwy, J., & Foldi, C. J. (2024) · Translational Psychiatry · doi:10.1038/s41398-024-03103-7 · Cited by 22 · see citing works
“In fact, modifying such behaviour is a primary target of existing behavioural activation interventions within cognitive-behavioural therapies [16, 17].”
Background
The effects of music listening on somatic symptoms and stress markers in the everyday life of women with somatic complaints and depression
Feneberg, A. C., Mewes, R., Doerr, J. M., & Nater, U. M. (2021) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-021-03374-w · Cited by 20 · see citing works
Secondary outcomes of the guided self-help behavioral activation and physical activity for depression trial
Soucy, I., Provencher, M. D., Fortier, M., & McFadden, T. (2018) · Journal of Mental Health · doi:10.1080/09638237.2018.1466031 · Cited by 18 · see citing works
“Regarding BA, meta-analyses demonstrate that this subcomponent of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is in itself comparable to the efficacy of other psychotherapies for the treatment of mild to moderate depression, including fullpackaged CBT (Chartier & Provencher, 2013; Mazzucchelli et al., 2009; Sugarman, 2016).”
Self-citation
Acceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression in senior centers
Raue, P. J., Dawson, A., Hoeft, T. J., Russo, J. E., Ferguson, D., Green, L., Petersky, C., & Kaplan, C. (2019) · Aging & Mental Health · doi:10.1080/13607863.2019.1698515 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
“A uthor M anuscript A uthor M anuscript A uthor M anuscript A uthor M anuscript Lichtenberg, 2009; Chartier & Provencher, 2013; Gallagher & Thompson, 1982; Meeks, Looney, Van Haitsma & Teri, 2008; Snarki et al., 2011; Thompson, Gallagher & Breckenridge, 1987).”
Background
Digital Behavioral Activation Interventions During the Perinatal Period: Scoping Review
Mancinelli, E., Dell’Arciprete, G., Pattarozzi, D., Gabrielli, S., & Salcuni, S. (2023) · JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting · doi:10.2196/40937 · Cited by 17 · see citing works
“Both the efficacy and effectiveness of in-person BA as a treatment specific for depression have been widely proven [31], and the literature also provides promising evidence regarding its efficacy in perinatal depression, both in terms of improved outcomes [29,32] and of engagement and satisfaction [33].”
Background
Do-it-Yourself Activities and Subjective Well-Being
Collier, A. F., Wayment, H. A., & Wolf, M. (2020) · International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology · doi:10.1007/s41042-020-00035-7 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
“…bring pleasure (e.g., McAndrew et al. 2017) and behavioral activation, the encouragement of becoming more active and engaged in life, is a useful intervention strategy for people experiencing dysphoria and depression (e.g., Chartier and Provencher 2013; Martin and Oliver 2018; Soucy et al. 2013).”
Background
Problem gambling during Covid-19
Frisone, F., Alibrandi, A., & Settineri, S. (2020) · Mediterranean Journal of Clinical Psychology · doi:10.6092/2282-1619/mjcp-2457 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
An Intervention to Change Illness Representations and Self-Care of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Chan, V. W. Y., Kong, A. P. S., Lau, J. T. F., Mak, W. W. S., Cameron, L. D., & Mo, P. K. H. (2020) · Psychosomatic Medicine · doi:10.1097/psy.0000000000000883 · Cited by 14 · see citing works
Does low well-being modify the effects of PRISMA (Dutch DESMOND), a structured self-management-education program for people with type 2 diabetes?
van Vugt, M., de Wit, M., Bader, S., & Snoek, F. J. (2015) · Primary care diabetes · doi:10.1016/j.pcd.2015.06.008 · Cited by 13 · see citing works
“Some studies have reported beneficial effects of DSME programs on mental health outcomes [17], which could be due to behavioural activation that is known to help improve people’s mood and stress levels [18].”
Background
A Chatbot (Juno) Prototype to Deploy a Behavioral Activation Intervention to Pregnant Women: Qualitative Evaluation Using a Multiple Case Study
Mancinelli, E., Magnolini, S., Gabrielli, S., & Salcuni, S. (2024) · JMIR Formative Research · doi:10.2196/58653 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Chapter 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Theories
Leahy, R. L., Clark, D. A., & Dozois, D. J. A. (2022) · American Psychiatric Association Publishing eBooks · doi:10.1176/appi.books.9781615375233.gg07 · Cited by 12 · see citing works
Effects of a Behavioral and Exercise Program on Depression and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Controlled, Quasi-Experimental Study
Azizan, A., & Justine, M. (2015) · Journal of Gerontological Nursing · doi:10.3928/00989134-20151124-01 · Cited by 12 · see citing works
Fronto-striatal activity predicts anhedonia and positive empathy subtypes
Mirabito, G., Taiwo, Z., Bezdek, M. A., & Light, S. N. (2019) · Brain Imaging and Behavior · doi:10.1007/s11682-019-00081-z · Cited by 11 · see citing works
“Specifically, one behavioral intervention—Behavioral Activation—has demonstrable efficacy equal to that of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) in treating MDD (Soucy Chartier and Provencher 2013), a disorder that frequently features anhedonia as a prominent symptom.”
Background
Elucidating the Cognitive Mechanisms Underpinning Behavioural Activation
Myles, L. A. M., & Merlo, E. M. (2022) · International journal of psychological research · doi:10.21500/20112084.5400 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“…127 lives is inversely related to symptoms of depression, such that those with greater perceived control exhibit reduce depressive symptomology (Bjørkløf et al., 2016; Cheng et al., 2013; Crandall et al., 2018; Kleinberg et al., 2013; Myles et al., 2020; Myles et al., 2021; Volz et al., 2018).”
Background
Exploring Behavioural Activation as a treatment for low mood within CAMHS: An IPA study of adolescent experiences
Shenton, N., Redmond, T., Kroll, L., & Parry, S. L. (2021) · Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry · doi:10.1177/13591045211031743 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
An Active Inference Model of the Optimism Bias
Fisher, E. L., Whyte, C. J., & Hohwy, J. (2025) · Computational Psychiatry · doi:10.5334/cpsy.125 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
L’activation comportementale : un outil simple et efficace dans le traitement de la dépression
Dondé, C., Moirand, R., & Carre, A. (2017) · L Encéphale · doi:10.1016/j.encep.2017.02.006 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
Assessing the relationship between quality of life and behavioral activation using the Japanese Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale-Short Form
Shudo, Y., & Yamamoto, T. (2017) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0185221 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
A Systematic Review of Ethnoracial Participation in Randomized Clinical Trials of Behavioral Activation
Segovia, F. A. R., & Benuto, L. T. (2022) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2022.03.003 · Cited by 7 · see citing works
Volunteer-led behavioural activation to reduce depression in residential care: a feasibility study
Bryant, C., Brown, L., Polacsek, M., Batchelor, F., Capon, H., & Dow, B. (2020) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-020-00640-y · Cited by 7 · see citing works
A Digital Behavioral Activation Intervention (JuNEX) for Pregnant Women With Subclinical Depression Symptoms: Explorative Co-Design Study
Mancinelli, E., Gabrielli, S., & Salcuni, S. (2024) · JMIR Human Factors · doi:10.2196/50098 · Cited by 5 · see citing works
“BA is an empirically supported behavioral intervention created to lessen depression symptoms [19-22]; it is based on the idea that a greater awareness of the mutual influence between behavior and emotion can ultimately encourage behavioral change by increasing participation in joyful and adaptive…”
Background
The Influence of Depression, Positive Health Behaviors, and Weight Status on Glycated Hemoglobin: A Sequential Mediation Analysis of the INDEPENDENT Trial
Cooper, Z., Johnson, L. C. M., Patel, S. A., Sosale, A., Tandon, N., Anjana, R. M., Poongothai, S., Sridhar, G. R., Mohan, V., Chwastiak, L., et al. (2025) · Journal of General Internal Medicine · doi:10.1007/s11606-025-09810-1 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
“Behavioral activation is a brief, evidence-based approach that helps individuals with depression and chronic illness develop skills to re-engage in personally meaningful and valued activities 30,31 .”
The Heterogeneity of Empathy: Possible Treatment for Anhedonia?
Light, S. N. (2019) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00185 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
User-centred design of clinical dashboards for guided iCBT
Wake, J. D., Rabbi, F., İnal, Y., & Nordgreen, T. (2022) · Innovations in Systems and Software Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11334-022-00454-6 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
Patient Experiences and Opinions of a Behavioral Activation Group Intervention for Depression
O’Neill, L., Samaan, Z., McCabe, K., Tabak, T. A., Key, B. L., Litke, K., Whattam, J., Garrick, L., Chalmers, S. A., Xie, F., et al. (2018) · Research on Social Work Practice · doi:10.1177/1049731517749942 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
Reusable Data Visualization Patterns for Clinical Practice
Rabbi, F., Wake, J. D., & Nordgreen, T. (2020) · Communications in computer and information science · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-58167-1_5 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
“Behavioural activation [9] is a sometimes standalone component of CBT and involves the “scheduling of pleasurable activities to increase contact with sources of positive reinforcement” [15, p.”
Background
Baseline Functional Connectivity of the Mesolimbic, Salience, and Sensorimotor Systems Predicts Responses to Psychological Therapies for Chronic Low Back Pain With Comorbid Depression: A Functional MRI Study
Medina, S., Forero, C. G., Sanabria‐Mazo, J. P., Rodríguez‐Freire, C., Navarrete, J., O'Daly, O. G., Howard, M. A., & Luciano, J. V. (2025) · Brain and Behavior · doi:10.1002/brb3.70380 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
“It is also a new form of CBT that focuses on the promotion of patterns of behaviors that break cycles of anhedonia and negative reinforcement, usually stemming from avoidance behaviors and lethargic lifestyle (Soucy Chartier and Provencher 2013; Walsh et al. 2021).”
“I don’t want to take buprenorphine for the rest of my life”: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for a Client Struggling to Reduce Low-Dose Buprenorphine (a Hermeneutic Single-Case Efficacy Design)
Shepherd, K., Pritty, B., Tickle, A., & Moghaddam, N. (2023) · International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction · doi:10.1007/s11469-021-00729-2 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
“Behavioural activation is a CBT technique aimed to improve activity levels and may have caused similar changes (Chartier & Provencher, 2013).”
Method
Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of brief behavioral activation among older adult cancer survivors
Saracino, R. M., Park, E. Y., Demirjian, C., Jutagir, D. R., McConnell, K. M., Schofield, E., Raue, P. J., Lejuez, C. W., & Nelson, C. J. (2024) · Journal of Geriatric Oncology · doi:10.1016/j.jgo.2024.101719 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
Venciendo la Depresión: A Pilot Study of Telehealth-Delivered Behavioral Activation for Depressed Spanish-Speaking Latinxs
Segovia, F. A. R., & Benuto, L. T. (2023) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2023.05.011 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
Harm reduction-focused behavioral activation for people who inject drugs: Mixed methods outcomes from a pilot open trial
Paquette, C., Vierling, A., Kane, L. F., Abrego, P. L., Benson, K., Jordan, E., Baucom, D. H., Zule, W. A., & Daughters, S. B. (2024) · Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment · doi:10.1016/j.josat.2024.209490 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
Protocol for a collaborative randomised effectiveness trial of lay-delivered versus clinician-delivered behavioural activation in senior centres
Raue, P. J., Sirey, J. A., Gum, A. M., Hawrilenko, M., & Fisher, D. M. (2022) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066497 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
Reducing suicidal ideation in young adults: online tools to address perceived burdensomeness
Rainbow, C., Blashki, G. A., & Melvin, G. A. (2022) · Australian Psychologist · doi:10.1080/00050067.2022.2135983 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation Treatment on Marital Intimacy and Sexual Satisfaction of Women During Premenopause
Boshehri, S. E. (2018) · doi:10.30699/acadpub.ijhehp.6.1.63 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
Perceptions of and Opinions on a Computerized Behavioral Activation Program for the Treatment of Depression in Young People: Thematic Analysis
Tindall, L., Toner, P., Mikocka‐Walus, A. A., & Wright, B. (2020) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/19743 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
A Pilot Study of Brief, Stepped Behavioral Activation for Primary Care Patients with Depressive Symptoms
Gum, A. M., Jensen, C., Schonfeld, L. I., Conner, K. O., & Guerra, L. (2022) · Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings · doi:10.1007/s10880-022-09864-x · Cited by 2 · see citing works
“First, behavioral activation has a strong empirical evidence base across a variety of service settings and with diverse populations (Chartier & Provencher, 2013; Dimidjian et al., 2011; Stein et al., 2021; Sturmey, 2009), including evidence of its effectiveness as a standalone behavioral…”
Background
What internet- and mobile-based interventions are currently available for adults with overweight or obesity experiencing symptoms of depression? A systematic review
Schladitz, K., Seibel, A., Luppa, M., Riedel-Heller, S. G., & Löbner, M. (2024) · International Journal of Obesity · doi:10.1038/s41366-024-01654-9 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
The Persian Checklist of Pleasant Events (PCPE): Development, Validity and Reliability.
Bakht, S., haji, T. M., Shirvan, E. G., & Ekhtiari, H. (2015) · Europe PMC (PubMed Central) · Cited by 2 · see citing works
Effectiveness of behavioral activation for depression treatment in medical students: Study protocol for a quasi-experimental design
Rodríguez, A. D., Martinez-Maqueda, G. I., Landgrave, P. A., Martínez-Luna, S. C., Ramírez-Martínez, F. R., & Saldivar, J. T. S. (2020) · SAGE Open Medicine · doi:10.1177/2050312120946239 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
The Role of Behavioral Activation Group Therapy on Ineffective Attitudes Rate and Rumination in Women with Insomnia Disorder
Zadeh, Z. T., & Homaei, R. (2019) · The Neuroscience Journal of Shefaye Khatam · doi:10.29252/shefa.8.1.77 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
Tata Laksana ‘Behavioral Activation’ untuk Menurunkan Tingkat Depresi pada Pasien Stroke
Jayati, I. S., & Hadjam, M. N. R. (2016) · Gadjah Mada Journal of Professional Psychology (GamaJPP) · doi:10.22146/gamajpp.9208 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
Comprehensive Treatment of Depression: As Simple as the A-B-C’S
Overholser, J. C., & Peak, N. J. (2020) · Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy · doi:10.1007/s10879-020-09458-4 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
Depressive Disorders
Craighead, W. E., Klein, D. N., Gillespie, C. F., Ritschel, L. A., & Phillips, K. E. (2017) · Psychopathology · doi:10.1002/9781394258949.ch7 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
Psilocybin increases optimistic engagement over time: computational modelling of behavior in ratsPreprint
Fisher, E. L., Smith, R. S., Corcoran, A. W., Milton, L. K., Conn, K., Hohwy, J., & Foldi, C. J. (2024) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2024.05.16.594614 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
The progression and management of depression and anxiety in chronic hepatitis C patients.
Stewart, B. J. (2015) · Adelaide Research & Scholarship (AR&S) (University of Adelaide)
When Life Loses Its Lustre
Ward, T. J., & Plagnol, A. (2019) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-25823-8_6
Generic data processing & analysis architecture of a personal health system to manage daily interactive sessions in patients with major depression
Guardado, A. B. (2014)
Eficacia de una intervención psicológica breve basada en mindfulness para el tratamiento de la depresión en atención primaria: aplicación cara a cara, aplicación mediante TICs versus tratamiento habitual
López-Montoyo, A. (2020) · doi:10.6035/14109.2020.261277
The Clinical Utility of the Concept of Mental Hygiene in the Behavioral Treatment of Depression
Carona, C., & Fonseca, A. (2021) · Clínica y Salud · doi:10.5093/clysa2021a8
“Behavioral activation (BA) is one of the most well-established, time-efficient psychological treatments for depression (Chartier & Provencher, 2013; Lorenzo-Luaces & Dobson, 2019; Stein et al., 2020).”
Background
Tratamiento no farmacológico de la depresión
Esteban, S. (2013) · Evidencia actualizacion en la práctica ambulatoria · doi:10.51987/evidencia.v16i2.6167
A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Transdisciplinary Teams On The Treatment Of Depressed Patients Enrolled In The Measuring And Tracking Integratd Health Care (METRIHC) Program
Fillmore, D. (2014) · UTA ResearchCommons (University of Texas Arlington)
« Retrouver le chemin de l’autre », évaluation de l’hospitalisation en soins/études de 33 adolescents
Har, A., Hamonnière, T., Bonnaire, C., & Phan, O. (2022) · Neuropsychiatrie de l Enfance et de l Adolescence · doi:10.1016/j.neurenf.2022.07.003
Menurunkan Perilaku Maladaptif Pada Gangguan Skizoafektif dengan Behavioral activation
Maulida, T., & Prabowo, A. (2023) · Procedia Studi Kasus dan Intervensi Psikologi · doi:10.22219/procedia.v11i3.27385
CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM MANUAL DE AUTOCUIDADO PARA GESTANTES EM SITUAÇÃO DE RUA
Janhaque, V. R., & Sanfelice, C. F. D. O. (2024) · Editora Inovar eBooks · doi:10.36926/editorainovar-978-65-5388-214-0_002
LEVANTAMENTO DE EQUIPAMENTOS SOCIAIS E PARA A SAÚDE DA COMUNIDADE LGBT+ EM UMA CIDADE DO NORTE DE MINAS GERAIS
Costa, J. G. M., Bispo, G. S., Dias, E., Souza, M. F. O. D., Guimarães, E. C. B., Lugão, V. D. B., Souza, L. P. E., & Ruas, R. F. B. (2024) · Editora Inovar eBooks · doi:10.36926/editorainovar-978-65-5388-214-0_003
A UNIÃO HOMOAFETIVA À LUZ DO PROJETO DE LEI 5.167/09: UMA ABORDAGEM HISTÓRICO-JURÍDICA E SOCIAL
Santos, A. D. O., da Silva, D. B., de Lima, J. C., Izidório, N. D. C. B., & Junior, W. D. L. (2024) · Editora Inovar eBooks · doi:10.36926/editorainovar-978-65-5388-214-0_001
PRÁTICAS DE CUIDADOS ÀS POPULAÇÕES EM SITUAÇÕES DE VULNERABILIDADES
Silva, S. D. C. (2024) · Editora Inovar eBooks · doi:10.36926/editorainovar-978-65-5388-214-0_005
TERAPIA COGNITIVO-COMPORTAMENTAL NO CUIDADO À MULHERES EM CONTEXTO DE VULNERABILIDADE
Batista, J. P., Rodrigues, J. F. D. P. V., Lima, S. E. D. S., & Gadelha, M. J. N. (2024) · Editora Inovar eBooks · doi:10.36926/editorainovar-978-65-5388-214-0_006
ORIGENS, MANIFESTAÇÕES E IMPACTOS DO ESTIGMA RELACIONADO AO HIV/AIDS: REVISITANDO O PASSADO PARA AVANÇAR NO FUTURO
Ribeiro, D. F. D. S., PEREIRA, B. S. D. S., Gaspar, D. R. F. A., Santos, L. P., Galon, E. C., França, M. J., & Fidalski, S. Z. K. (2024) · Editora Inovar eBooks · doi:10.36926/editorainovar-978-65-5388-214-0_004
The Role of Therapeutic Thoughts
Biondi, M. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-87144-3_6
What is it like to microdose LSD for depression? a thematic analysis of participant interviews from an open-label trial
Donegan, C. J., Daldegan‐Bueno, D., Sumner, R. L., Forsyth, A., Evans, W., Hoeh, N. R., Sundram, F., Menkes, D. B., Muthukumaraswamy, S. D., & Reynolds, L. (2025) · Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology · doi:10.1177/20451253251396253
Additional file 1 of Psychological and social interventions for mental health issues and disorders in Southeast Asia: a systematic review
Maddock, A., Blair, C., Ean, N., & Best, P. (2021) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.14738328
Additional file 2 of Psychological and social interventions for mental health issues and disorders in Southeast Asia: a systematic review
Maddock, A., Blair, C., Ean, N., & Best, P. (2021) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.14738331
Body Image, Disordered Eating, and Psychological Functioning as Prospective Predictors of Inflexible Eating
Bolger, T., & Messer, M. (2026) · Journal of Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1002/jclp.70183
State-, Trait- and Recovery-Related Differences in Reinforcement Learning and Value-Based Decision Making in Major Depressive DisorderPreprint
Moses-Payne, M. E., Zhang, R., Mkrtchian, A., Valton, V., Gray, A., Kieslich, K., VanUrk, S., Samborska, V., Halahakoon, D. C., Dayan, P., et al. (2026) · eLife · doi:10.7554/elife.112619
State, Trait and Recovery-Related Differences in Reinforcement Learning and Value-Based Decision Making in Major Depressive DisorderPreprint
Moses-Payne, M. E., Zhang, R., Mkrtchian, A., Valton, V., Gray, A., Kieslich, K., VanUrk, S., Samborska, V., Halahakoon, D. C., Dayan, P., et al. (2026) · eLife · doi:10.7554/elife.112619.1
Considering the Bidirectional Pathways Between Depression and IBD: Recommendations for Comprehensive IBD Care.
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Efficacy of guided self-help behavioural activation and physical activity for depression: a randomized controlled trial
Soucy, I., Provencher, M. D., Fortier, M., & McFadden, T. (2017) · Cognitive Behaviour Therapy · doi:10.1080/16506073.2017.1337806 · Cited by 26 · see citing works
Self-citation
Depression: Nature, assessment and treatment using behavioural activation (Part 1)
Curran, J., Rogers, P., & Gournay, K. (2002) · Mental Health Practice · doi:10.7748/mhp2002.07.5.10.32.c1705 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
Behavioral activation for depression: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
Cuijpers, P. J., Čihařová, M., Tong, L., Liu, Y., Sprenger, A. A., Miguel, C., Karyotaki, E., & Harrer, M. (2026) · Clinical Psychology Review · doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2026.102783 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
Activation comportementale et dépression : une approche de traitement contextuelle
Chartier, I. S., Blanchet, V., & Provencher, M. D. (2014) · Santé mentale au Québec · doi:10.7202/1023995ar · Cited by 10 · see citing works
Self-citation
[Behavioural activation as a first-line treatment for depression].
van Eijndhoven, P., & Schene, A. H. (2017) · PubMed

Authors: Soucy Chartier, I., & Provencher, M. D.
Affiliations: Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Québec (CA)
ORCID: Provencher, Martin D.
Venue: Journal of Affective Disorders
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2013-03
Volume: 145
Issue: 3
Pages: 292-299
ISSN: 0165-0327 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2012.07.023
OpenAlex: W2080439366
Cited by: 90
References: 66
Citations by year: 2026: 3 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 12 · 2019: 9 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 8 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 9 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 2
FWCI: 1.04
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Affective Disorders (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Keywords: behavioral activation, depression, guided self-help, low-intensity intervention, dissemination of evidence-based treatment, treatment efficacy, mild to moderate depression, cognitive behavioral therapy
MeSH terms: Depression, Humans, Self Care, Meta-Analysis as Topic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome

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