Mad in America

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Take, for instance, a recent meta-analysis finding that exercise is just as good as antidepressants at treating mild to moderate depression —and that adding drugs to the regimen does not improve outcomes.

Poverty and mental health 145

Poverty and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression treatment Hospitality 145

Mad in America

DECEMBER 25, 2023

In a study of fluoxetine (Prozac) for adolescents, researchers found that the placebo effect predicted good outcomes, but the actual drug treatment did not. After accounting for “treatment guess” (those who figured out that they were receiving an intervention rather than placebo), the drug was not effective in depression treatment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 145

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression treatment 145

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on depression treatment are clear: “Antidepressant medications are not needed for mild depression.” What are the drugs doing?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 145

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mental health policy Pharmaceuticals Depression treatment 145

Lightwork

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Treatment Guidelines: Usage of specialized SAD lamps (10,000 lux) Daily exposure for 20-30 minutes Morning sessions prove most effective Consistent use throughout affected seasons Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven effective in treating SAD by addressing negative thought patterns and developing coping strategies.

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Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mindfulness practices 52

Mad in America

JANUARY 1, 2024

S ome of the following studies appeared in my book Antidepressants: Science, Magic or Marketing , 1 and in the next section, I will report on some of the more recent depression treatment outcome studies. What is the power of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating depression versus drug treatment efficacy?

Healthcare 83

Healthcare Self-awareness Genetics and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 83

Bullet Psych

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Other treatment options include intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization programs, residential programs, and medical or psychiatric hospitalization depending on severity. Psychotherapy : Psychological interventions should be considered first-line treatment. Other SSRIs (e.g.

Eating disorders 52

Eating disorders Dialectical Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Personality disorders 52

Bullet Psych

JANUARY 22, 2023

Treatment 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 Psychotherapy : Psychological interventions should be considered first-line treatment. One meta-analysis showed individual or group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to be most effective. The effective dose is typically higher than average depression treatment (60-80 mg/day).

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Eating disorders Dialectical Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Personality disorders 52