Behavioral activation is part of the ‘B’ or behavioral side of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on changing what people do. I should mention that during college, I worked in the laboratory of ...

Physicians who work with children and teens have seen it before: The “summer slump.” When school lets out for summer break, students no longer follow routines, complete tasks or participate in groups ...

If it’s felt nearly impossible to get out of bed since the clocks turned an hour back in November, you’re definitely not alone. It’s natural to feel a bit sluggish and sad when the days are dark and ...

Amidst rising depression rates on college campuses, SMU researchers discovered combining behavioral activation therapy with savoring enhanced students' mental health. This approach improved both ...

Screenshot from the Moodivate app, a digital version of behavioral activation therapy, which was shown in a clinical trial conducted by Dr. Jennifer Dahne to curb depression more than usual care.

New research shows that behavioral activation therapy is as effective as antidepressant medications in treating symptoms of depression in patients with heart failure. New research by investigators ...

Smoking remains a significant public health challenge, responsible for approximately 8 million deaths globally each year and a substantial burden of disease. Despite the availability of various ...