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 .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: What may be a fact about this person 's research ?
Options:
- None of the above choices .
 - Relationship therapy will improve a couple 's mood .
 - Relationship therapy will help with depression .
 - Relationship therapy does not help others with depression .


Relationship therapy does not help others with depression .