Abstract

This research examines the effectiveness of counselling interventions in mitigating depression among adolescents. Depression is a prevalent mental health concern among adolescents, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in daily activities. Counselling, as a psychotherapeutic intervention, offers a promising approach for addressing depression in this population by providing support, coping strategies, and emotional regulation techniques. Using a quantitative research approach, this study evaluates the impact of counselling on depression symptoms among adolescents. The sample comprises 30 adolescents selected through convenience sampling from Udaipur, located in Rajasthan. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), created by Dr. Aaron T. Beck was administered for pre-testing, followed by post-testing after six counselling sessions of one hour per session and for six consecutive days. The results indicate significant decrement in depression after counselling. Counselling interventions are tailored to address individual needs and concerns, with a focus on cognitive-behavioural techniques, interpersonal therapy, and emotion-focused approaches. By elucidating the mechanisms underlying the relationship between counselling and adolescent depression, this research seeks to inform evidence-based practices for supporting the mental health and well-being of adolescents.