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. 2022 Nov 11;54(4):733–743. doi: 10.3947/ic.2022.0118

Table 1. The summarized contents in each session of cognitive behavioral therapy for adherence and depression.

Session order Summarized contents
1st session • Introduction of therapist and treatment method
• General information collection
• Rapport formation
2nd session • Obtain an overview of target symptoms through 12 steps
• Focus on training about the importance of medication prescription
• Motivation for treatment through interviews
3rd session • Explanation of how cognitive behavioral therapy works
• Focus on thinking, emotions, and behaviors: explanation and practice of cognitive errors
4th session • Introduction of other cognitive techniques (conversion of perspective, etc.)
• Introducing behavior activation techniques
5th session • Cognitive technique/behavior activation technique check and correction
• Behavior test methods introduction
• Practice of relaxation
6th session • Check and readjust cognitive techniques, behavior activation techniques, and behavior experiment techniques
7th session • Problem solving strategy
8th session • How to cope with stress
9th session • Self-assertion training
10th session • Applying the techniques learned so far on the subject of stigma and self-image
11th session • Supplemental session: Subjects the patient wants to talk about on a voluntary basis (can cover any session from session 3 to session 10)
12th session • Summary of sessions, check changes, and setting of future goals
• Preventing recurrence and finishing the program