Many of the studies used the Dyadic Assessment Schedule ( DAS ) for the assessment of relationships and also continuous depression outcome measures . The essential finding from this meta - analysis was that there was no significant reduction in depression scores resulting from couples therapy although there was a reduction in relationship distress . The authors conclude with a number of recommendations including further studies with a longer follow - up period . In summary , the authors of this meta - analysis find that couples therapy is effective at improving relationship distress but not depressive symptoms in couples where one partner has depression .

Available choices:
[I] None of the above choices .;
[II] Relationship therapy will improve a couple 's mood .;
[III] Relationship therapy will help with depression .;
[IV] Relationship therapy does not help others with depression .;
Q: What may be a fact about this person 's research ?
[IV]