Nonpharmacological Treatment for Supporting Social Participation of Adults with Depression.
Supaluck PhadsriRieko ShiojiAtsuko TanimuraJeerawit JaknissaiSopida ApichaiTippawan SookruayPublished in: Occupational therapy international (2021)
Both OBI such as animal-assisted therapy and CBT-BI such as behavioral change program and health education have a strong level of certainty and low risk of bias in promoting social participation by supporting positive behavioral change and reducing depressive symptoms. Furthermore, the sport and exercise program of OBI was popular in encouraging participation and engagement with other people. Other programs were suggested for combined interventions to support social participation, life satisfaction, and QoL.