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  • Cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety in a carer for two family members with dementia: a single case experimental design study

  • Lawson Falshaw, Leah Clatworthy
  • Journal:
    Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy / Volume 52 / Issue 2 / March 2024
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    23 November 2023, pp. 194-199
    Print publication:
    March 2024
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  • Background:

    Evidence suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be a helpful approach for older adults experiencing anxiety and depression. Some research has suggested this is also the case for those caring for a family member with dementia. Little research has been conducted into the impact of CBT for older adults juggling the demands of caring for multiple family members with dementia.

    Aims:

    This case study aimed to evaluate the application of CBT to ‘Mrs P’, a 68-year-old client experiencing anxiety and depression whilst caring for two family members with dementia.

    Method:

    A single case experimental design study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of CBT formulation and intervention, including cognitive restructuring of unhelpful thoughts about caregiving and increasing engagement in pleasurable activities.

    Results:

    Mrs P’s depression and anxiety scores improved significantly throughout treatment, and she met her goal of being able to manage when caregiving activities go wrong during daily life.

    Conclusions:

    CBT may be a helpful approach to reducing anxiety and depression in dementia family caregivers.