3.3.3. Choice of psychological therapy cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT is the most widely used and evaluated psychological therapy for depression. It focuses on identifying and restructuring dysfunctional thought pat- terns. Randomised controlled trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of CBT in physically ill populations, 86 but there still a scarcity of studies in palliative care. Another therapy increasingly used in palliative care is problem- solving therapy a short, focused intervention that helps patients work out steps to resolve specific problems occurring in their lives. Though there is limited data on the efficacy of problem- solving therapy, its simplicity and brevity make it a popular choice in palliative care. Other therapies that may help allevi- ate depressive symptoms in palliative patients include inter- personal therapy, couple therapy, group therapy, guided