Explainer: what is behavioural activation for depression?
- Written by Peter McEvoy, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University
Behavioural activation rivals other therapies and medication in the treatment of depression. Peter Miller/ShutterstockA recent study from the United Kingdom found a simple form of therapy called behavioural activation (BA) is as effective in treating depression as more complex psychological treatments and even medication.
So, how does BA work and...
