Social workers are increasingly likely to deal with clients presenting symptoms of major depression. Because of risk of suicide, increased health care costs, plus the lack of available resources & new methodologies, short-term approaches should be studied. Two of the most promising short-term approaches developed for the treatment of depression have been cognitive-behavioural therapy & interpersonal psychotherapy. This study explores the effectiveness of integrating these 2 approaches. Findings revealed that it was effective in decreasing the level of depression. (20 refs)