The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Decreasing Depression and Increasing Happiness and Life Satisfaction

• Seyed Teymur Seyedi Asl, Mohammad Narimani, Alireza Nazari Anamagh, Niloofar Mikaeil Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in improving depression, happiness, and satisfaction with life in male high school students. The current quasi-experimental study had a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The mean depression score significantly (P < 0.001) decreased in the intervention group compared with the control group in post-test. Also, the CBT group showed significant increases in happiness (P < 0.001) and satisfaction with life (P < 0.001) compared with the control group. In conclusion, CBT proves effective in improving depression, happiness, and satisfaction with life in high school students.