Comparison of the effectiveness of metacognition with positive therapy on the symptoms of depression, psychological well - being and the purpose in the life of women with coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease is one of the most progressive diseases in society, the negative consequences of which affect the mental health of women as one of the most important members of the family and society; Therefore, psychological therapies can be an opportunity without negative consequences in their mental repair. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy in comparison with positive therapy on depressive symptoms, psychological well-being and purpose in life.

The research method is quasi-experimental and is a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population includes female patients referred to Dr. Pourabrahim's office who had coronary artery occlusion and are available using sampling method. The collection tool includes a questionnaire and a protocol.

The results showed that metacognitive and positive therapies are effective on depressive symptoms, psychological well-being and purpose in life. Metacognitive therapy differs from positive therapy in psychological well-being. There is a difference between metacognitive therapy and positive goal-oriented therapy in life.

Therefore, it is concluded that according to the obtained averages, metacognitive treatment has a greater impact on the symptoms of depression and psychological well-being and purpose in the life of women with coronary artery disease, and this requires more attention of trustees to strengthen And the use of therapies in the psychological improvement of patients.