A Behavioral Analysis of Depression pt. 1

Depression is a major mental health diagnosis and concern worldwide. A variety of treatment options have been developed by many disciplines, but a behavior analytic alternative has yet to enter the mainstream. Today’s episode will offer a behavior analytic interpretation of depression as it related to behavior patterns and contingencies, and offer a basis of treatment that could produce positive outcomes for a variety of clients.<br /><br />Recommendations<br />Abraham: The Litter Genie (<a href="https://www.littergenie.com/)" rel="noopener">https://www.littergenie.com/)</a><br />Shane: Unreal Deli (<a href="https://unrealdeli.com/)" rel="noopener">https://unrealdeli.com/)</a><br /><br />References/Links<br />Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. Littleton, CO: Author.<br /><br />Biglan, A. (1991). Distressed behavior and its context. The Behavior Analyst, 14(2), 157-169. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392566" rel="noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392566</a><br /><br />Kanter, J. W., Cautilli, J. D., Busch, A. M., & Baruch, D. E. (2005). Toward a comprehensive functional analysis of depressive behavior: Five environmental factors and a possible sixth and seventh. The Behavior Analyst Today, 6(1), 65-81. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1037/h0100055" rel="noopener">https://doi.org/10.1037/h0100055</a><br /><br />Reisinger, J. J. (1972). The treatment of “anxiety-depression” via positive reinforcement and response cost. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 5(2), 125-130.<br /><br />Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Free Press.<br /><br />Truschel, J. (2020, September 25). Depression definition and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. <a href="https://www.psycom.net/depression-definition-dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria/" rel="noopener">https://www.psycom.net/depression-definition-dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria/</a><br /><br />World Health Organization. (2021, September 13). Depression. <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression" rel="noopener">