Specific Treatment for Persistent Depressive Disorder Published

A new book focusing on the treatment of persistent depressive disorder was published on January 15, 2026. The publication introduces the CBASP (Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy) method, recognized for its efficacy in managing chronic depression.

The CBASP approach is recommended in European psychiatric guidelines for treating persistent depression, a condition often characterized by low motivation and specific patient needs. Authors James P. McCullough Jr., Elisabeth Schramm, and J. Kim Penberthy explore how this therapeutic system addresses these challenges.

The book highlights that traditional therapeutic attitudes may be insufficient for this patient group and can even be detrimental. CBASP aims to help patients understand the impact of their interpersonal actions on others, including their psychotherapist, and their wider social environment.

This work is intended as an essential resource for both aspiring and expert psychotherapists, offering a new perspective on the phenomenological world of patients with persistent depressive disorder. It is published by RMS Medicine et Hygiene.