3-YEAR FOLLOW-UP OF BIBLIOTHERAPY FOR DEPRESSION

This study examined the durability of cognitive bibliotherapy for mild to moderately depressed adults by conducting a 3-year follow-up of pa rticipants from a previous study (C. Jamison & F. Scogin, 1995). The H amilton Rating Scale for Depression, Beck Depression Inventory, and qu estions relating to participants' perceptions of the program were admi nistered. Results indicated that treatment gains were maintained over the 3-year follow-up period and support the usefulness of cognitive bi bliotherapy as an adjunct to traditional treatment modalities in a gen eral adult population.