The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Major Depression

Individuals differ in their view of themselves, others, and the world. Those with distorted and negative core beliefs are more likely to be pessimistic and exhibit maladaptive behaviors. Consequently, these individuals tend to experience major depression disorder, which is the most common diagnosis affecting 19% of adults aged 18 and older (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023). Moreover, Major depression causes the highest mortality rates among adults (Katayama, 2022). There are 21 million adults who experience at least one major depression episode, while 15 million experience major depression with severe impairments (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023). Adults aged 18 and older with major depression episodes, accounting for 61%, receive treatment, whereas 75% of adults with severe impairments in major depression receive treatment (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023). However, adults who do not achieve successful treatment outcomes comprise 52% (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023).