Mad in America

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Even for severe depression, multiple studies have found that adding antidepressants to cognitive behavioral therapy does not result in better outcomes —psychotherapy alone is just as good in the short term. And therapy alone beats the drugs when it comes to long-term outcomes. Dixon, M., & Marshall-Andrews, M.

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Poverty and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression treatment Hospitality 145

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

In The Great Psychotherapy Debate (2001), Bruce Wampold notes that while therapists tend to believe their therapy techniques—such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)—are significant, patients believe having someone who understands them and is interested in them is most important.

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ADDitude

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

People with ADHD are more likely to get into car accidents, 24 become hospitalized, and engage in self-harmthan are their neurotypical peers. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though more commonly prescribed to adult patients, has been shown to improve core ADHD symptoms in adolescents when used in conjunction with ADHD medication.

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Eating disorders Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nutrition and mood Insurance 131