problem-solving therapy

Indications

• addresses depression by targeting problem-solving attitudes & skills as a way to teach effective ways to manage life stressors

Contraindications

• cognitive-behavioral therapy, problem-solving therapy & interpersonal psychotherapy require additional training or personnel & may not be feasible in primary care*

* behavioral activation is suitable for primary care

Procedure

• skills include
  • defining the problem
  • setting realistic goals
  • generating possible solutions
  • developing guidelines to evaluate the possible solutions
  • implementing the chosen solution
  • evaluating the outcome

More general terms

• cognitive therapy
• behavioral therapy