Mad in America

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This included 3714 adolescents ages 13-20 who received a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder between 2003 and 2013 and had never before taken antipsychotic drugs. Researchers have found that cognitive-behavioral therapy without antipsychotics is just as effective for first-episode psychosis—that adding drugs provided no additional improvement.

Childhood trauma 145

Childhood trauma Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Healthcare Early intervention 145

Mad in America

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The Current Study Back in 2003, the NIMH-sponsored Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS) included 439 adolescents aged 12-17 who met DSM-IV criteria for depression. There were four treatment arms, including fluoxetine (Prozac) only; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) only; fluoxetine and CBT; and placebo.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 145

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression treatment 145

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

In multiple studies linking childhood trauma to depression, The Truth About Depression (2003) reports that depression was from 1.6 Wampold documents research confirming that “belief in approach,” “relationship alliance,” and “therapist personal characteristics” are more important factors than any therapy techniques.

Poverty and mental health 145

Poverty and mental health Childhood trauma Neurotransmitters and mental health Trauma and the brain 145