Utilizing a Brief EAP-Based Intervention as an Agent for Change in the Treatment of Depression

This study examines the impact of treatment for nonorganic, unipolar, reactive depression. The depression scores of a treatment group of 116 employess are analyzed against the pre- & post-test BDI scores of a comparison group of 83 employees. Significant differences were found on overall pre- & post-test scores between groups. There were significant differences between pre- & post-test scores on suicidal ideation in the treatment group but not on these scores in the comparison group. (7 refs.)