Faculty Sponsor

Jana Stedman

College

Nursing

Department/Program

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Symposium Date

Summer 7-24-2024

Abstract

Objective: This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).

Methods: Clinical studies and meta-analysis reviews were evaluated for the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy versus selective serotonin inhibitors. EBSCOhost and Google Scholar search engines were used to find articles for this paper. The publication was set from 2018 to 2024, ensuring the most recent and accurate date on topics of interest. Filters used were ‘full text available’, ‘meta-analysis’, ‘systemic review’, and ‘peer-reviewed journals. Adults aged 18-85 were not specific to gender, and no racial exclusion were made.

Results: Studies revealed no significant long-term differences in cognitive behavioral therapy in comparison to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. However, cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRIs do have differences when treating patients acutely with major depressive disorder.

Conclusion: SSRIs and cognitive behavioral therapy have shown similar long-term effects for remission. However, SSRIs have a faster response rate for suicidal ideation, despair, and severe depression. CBT is more beneficial for patients who are functionally impaired and reporting vegetative symptoms.

Biographical Information about Author(s)

Shelby Gorman has an anticipated graduation date of July 2024 from the Valparaiso University Physician Assistant Program. She has completed 7 core clinical rotations and 2 elective rotations in Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine. Her favorite rotation was Emergency Medicine because she enjoyed the process of medical decision making, procedures, and providing acute care to patients. She plans on working in Emergency Medicine after graduation as a Washington University provider at Barnes-Jewish Christian Hospital. Her favorite memory from rotations this past year was the excitement of starting new rotations every 5 weeks. Shelby also enjoyed learning all the different ways providers interact with patients and practice medicine. Shelby was inspired to research the topic of “Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Compared to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder” because she has an interest to educate patients on how to manage mental health disorders. Currently, she is a student member of both Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) and American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), and the Valparaiso University Physician Assistant Student Society (VUPASS).

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