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These Teens Got Therapy. Then They Got Worse.

Mad in America

A cognitive-behavioral-therapy program for teens had similarly disappointing results—it proved no better than regular classwork. Most teen girls—57 percent—felt ‘persistently sad or hopeless’ in 2021, up from 36 percent in 2011. That figure is a still-not-great 29 percent among teen boys.

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Depression: Psychiatry’s Discredited Theories and Drugs Versus a Sane Model and Approach

Mad in America

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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The Power of Journaling: What Science Says About the Benefits for Mental Health and Well-Being

Child Mind Intitute

Improved sleep quality: Writing a gratitude journal before bed can clear the mind, alleviate worries, and improve sleep by helping people fall asleep faster and experience fewer disruptions in the middle of the night (Digdon & Koble, 2011). Download Mirror Available on the App Store and Google Play Store. A., & Wilhelm, K. Digdon, N.

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Dear Mr. Kennedy

ADDitude

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. 2011 Jul;15(5):403-11. 46 When engaging in vigorous cardiovascular exercise, the brain releases endorphins. J Atten Disord.