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Irish Psychiatry Says Chemical Imbalance Is a Figure of Speech—So, What Now?

Mad in America

Multiple studies have found that even for severe depression, 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.

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What is Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Now Psych

Psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, can help individuals manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained on or available through this blog is for general information purposes only.

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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

Further, some doctors balk at the idea that anything but medication can be helpful to patients.

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Antidepressant Withdrawal: A Clinician’s Middle View

Mad in America

Remote therapy via the internet became routine during the COVID-19 epidemic. Fortunately, randomized trials suggest that an online version of cognitive behavioral therapy developed by Australia’s National Health Service (MoodGym) is nearly as effective as a live therapist, if the program is offered with weekly text messaging support.

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Observational Studies Confirm Trial Results That Antidepressants Double Suicides

Mad in America

Comparative benefits and harms of second generation antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapies in initial treatment of major depressive disorder: systematic review and metaanalysis. Initial treatment choices to achieve sustained response in major depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 7)

Mad in America

In this blog, he addresses antidepressants versus CBT, the buzz around ketamine and esketamine, and the new frontier of drugs for postpartum depression. When antidepressants fail bring on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It.

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Top 10 Benefits of Counseling for Students in 2025

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

This blog explores the top 10 benefits of counseling for students, highlighting how it enhances mental well-being, academic success, and overall personal growth. College student therapy provides structured support tailored to individual student needs.