Saron Elizabeth. M, Dr. R.V Benielraja Gnanadurai
Vol. 16, Jul-Dec 2023
Abstract:
Depression is the most common mental health problem seen in an individual. Depression comes under the mood disorder. The study aims to determine the effect of dialectical behavior therapy to reduce Depression And Craving for person with Alcohol Dependent Syndrome. This study was done among a quasi-experimental design and convenient sampling techniques were adopted to select the Alcohol Craving and Depression due to Alcohol Dependent Syndrome A total of thirty (30) subjects were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, they were divided into two groups 15 subjects in the control group who underwent conventional occupational therapy, and 15 subjects in the experimental group who underwent Dialectical Behaviour therapy. The pre-test and post-test were evaluated by the Becks Depression Inventory Scale . The statistical analysis showed significant improvement in both groups when compared to the post scores of Both groups, there was high statistical significance shown in the experimental group. This study concluded that Dialectical Behaviour therapy has a significant effect on Alcohol Craving and Depression for person with Alcohol Dependent Syndrome.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrmst.v16i01.011