International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To analyze the effects of ABC rational-emotive intervention combined with aerobic exercise on adolescents with depression. Methods A total of 88 adolescents with depression were selected as the sample and randomly assigned by envelope method, with 44 cases in the control group and 44 cases in the study group, all enrolled from January 2024 to June 2024. The control group received conventional intervention programs, while the study group received ABC rational-emotive intervention combined with aerobic exercise. Anxiety and depressive emotions were compared, and coping styles were subsequently observed. Results There was no difference in SAS scores between the study group and the control group before intervention (P>0.05); after the intervention, at immediate, 1-month, and 3-month follow-ups, SAS scores in the study group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). There was no difference in SDS scores between the study group and the control group before intervention (P>0.05); after the intervention, at immediate, 1-month, and 3-month follow-ups, SDS scores in the study group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). There was no difference in CSQ scores between the study group and the control group before intervention (P>0.05); after the intervention, at immediate, 1-month, and 3-month follow-ups, CSQ scores in the study group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion ABC rational-emotive intervention combined with aerobic exercise can significantly regulate mood, reduce anxiety and depression levels, and gradually improve coping abilities, which is beneficial for the recovery of adolescents with depression.

Adolescent depression; Aerobic exercise; Coping style; ABC rational-emotive intervention