Therapy · Australian terminology

Behavioural activation

Definition

A structured approach that increases engagement with meaningful and reinforcing activities.

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A structured approach that increases engagement with meaningful and reinforcing activities. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

Delivery, intensity and suitability vary by formulation, goals, setting and practitioner training.
The term names an approach; it does not recommend that approach for a particular person.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Psychotherapy

Therapy · Australian terminology

Behavioural activation

Definition

A structured approach that increases engagement with meaningful and reinforcing activities.

Topic: Psychological therapies

Source linked1 covered source

Delivery, intensity and suitability vary by formulation, goals, setting and practitioner training.
The term names an approach; it does not recommend that approach for a particular person.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Psychotherapy