A middle-aged patient who has been treated for depression with SSRIs and cognitive-behavioral therapy has identified that passivity probably contributed to her depression. Which treatment modality would be best for the nurse to suggest?
a. Social skills training
b. Assertive communication training
c. Relaxation training classes
d. Exercise therapy group
A
Assertiveness training would give the patient the skills she needs to assert herself and assure that her needs are met. Social skills training is helpful in treating and preventing the recurrence of depression but does not necessarily address passivity. Assertiveness would be of greater value than relaxation training, because passivity has been identified as a specific concern. Exercise, while helpful for depression, does not directly reduce passivity.
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