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.

Poverty and mental health 145

Poverty and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression treatment Hospitality 145

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Then in 2023, Ed Pigott and his co-researchers, utilizing the Restoring Invisible and Abandoned Trials initiative, conducted a reanalysis of STAR*D, which was published in BMJ. The cover of the December 2023 Psychiatric Times issue announced : “STAR*D Dethroned? But What If It’s Broken?”

Poverty and mental health 145

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

Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

Ads for the for-profit therapy company BetterHelp are everywhere: on television, public radio, podcasts, social media, and in magazines. It’s not surprising for a company that reportedly spent over $100 million on advertising in 2023, making it the country’s projected leading sponsor of podcasts.

Insurance 144

Insurance Aging and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-awareness 144

NAMI

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As NAMI and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) come together to celebrate the accomplishments of Sabine Wilhelm, PhD, the winner of NAMI’s 2023 Scientific Research Award, we are reminded of the intricate nature of OCD and the critical importance of research in unraveling its complexities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 52

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nonprofits Technology Hospitality 52

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.

Eating disorders 131

Eating disorders Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nutrition and mood Insurance 131

Bullet Psych

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Prevalence : Data from the 2023 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 16.7% Psychosocial Interventions : Individual and/or group therapy should be part of every SUD treatment approach. It affects a significant portion of the population, with variations across age, gender, and socioeconomic groups.

Genetics and mental health 52

Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group therapy 52