The Effectiveness of Group Dialectical Behavior Therapy Method on Major Depression in Individuals Referred to Residential and Semi-Residential Addiction Recovery Centers

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Nowadays, drug abuse and depressive disorders, are one of the major problems and concerns in many countries of the world, especially in country of Iran, which can be a deterrent factor of growth and prosperity of society. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group dialectical behavior therapy method on major depression in individuals referred to residential and semi-residential addiction recovery centers in Yasuj city.