James P LePage

Publications (2)1.7 Total impact

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  Available from: Carl W Lejuez

  Article: A brief behavioral activation treatment for depression. A randomized pilot trial within an inpatient psychiatric hospital.

  Derek R Hopko, C W Lejuez, James P LePage, Sandra D Hopko, Daniel W McNeil
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  ABSTRACT: The brief behavioral activation treatment for depression (BATD) is a relatively uncomplicated, time-efficient, and cost-effective method for treating depression. Because of these features, BATD may represent a practical intervention within managed care-driven, inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Based on basic behavioral theory and empirical evidence supporting activation strategies, we designed a treatment to increase systematically exposure to positive activities and thereby help to alleviate depressive affect. This study represents a pilot study that extends research on this treatment into the context of an inpatient psychiatric unit. Results demonstrate effectiveness and superiority of BATD as compared with the standard supportive treatment provided within the hospital. A large effect size was demonstrated, despite a limited sample size. The authors discuss the limitations of the study and future directions.
  Behavior Modification 10/2003; 27(4):458-69. · 1.70 Impact Factor
• Article: A brief behavioral activation treatment for depression

  C.W. Lejuez, Derek R. Hopko, James P. LePage, Sandra D. Hopko, Daniel W. McNeil
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  ABSTRACT: A time-limited behavioral treatment of depression is described, based upon the matching law, targeting both environmental factors maintaining depressive behaviors and factors limiting the occurrence of more healthy behaviors. This treatment is designed to reduce depression by way of a gradual increase in desired, healthy activity. Three case studies using this intervention are provided, with marked improvement evidenced in each case. Although considerably more work is necessary to establish the clinical utility of this treatment, it appears to be a parsimonious and useful approach that may help to shed light on the active ingredients of the successful treatment of depression.
  Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.