COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY EFFICAY IN REDUCING DEPRESSION IN PARENTS OF CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN

Objective: The aim of this study is to demonstrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) effectiveness in reducing cerebral palsy (CP) depression in children. Study design: Intervention study. Place and Duration: The study was performed in Physical center and Rehabilitation center Mayo hospital Lahore for the period of one year from March 2016 to March 2017. Methods: Mothers who were screened with depressive symptoms in the CBRT Depression Scale were selected. Twenty four mothers received treatment. For each mother. 6 structured CBT sessions were conducted. Postintervention and pre operative assessment of the depressive symptom were made using the (BDI-II) Beck II Depression Inventory. Findings: Averages of post-intervention and pre interventions were collate to know the efficacy of CBT for mothers who are depressed having CP children. The results show that depression symptoms are a significant improvement in post-intervention assessment; suggesting that the CBT has helped these mothers to low their depression. Conclusion: CBT is helping CP children mothers with intermediate depressive symptoms to cut off effectively with depression. Key words: Cerebral palsy, CBT, beck II depression inventory, maternal depression, stress management, relaxation techniques.