Behavioral Activation Therapy

Arising from behavioral therapy (Lewinsohn, Jacobson), it engages the patient in adaptive activities, consistent with their values, to counter inertia and behavioral avoidance. By increasing engagement in rewarding activities that are a source of pleasure and mastery, it aims primarily at reducing depressive symptoms.

This therapy is covered in detail (principles, indications, protocol, level of evidence) in Volume 1 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies. See the volume.