Effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy on Depression and General Health among Literate Unemployed

The present study investigated the effectiveness of REBT on depression and general health of literate unemployed. Using a random sampling technique 30 unemployed who were high in depression and low in general health were selected and assigned randomly into experimental (n=15) and control group (n-=15). Subjects in experimental group received 24 sessions individual REBT including cognitive restructuring, assertive training, and anger management. Result showed that subjects in experimental group showed significant decrease in depression and enhanced general health from pre to post treatment. Control group did not show any change from pre to post treatment sessions.