Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression treatment Information 
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Any wonder, when for decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain—specifically, low levels of serotonin. The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on depression treatment are clear: “Antidepressant medications are not needed for mild depression.”
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.
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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.
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?
Mad in America
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The first NIMH treatment outcome study , which was published in 1989, found the drug treatment (imipramine) to be no more effective than placebo when measures were taken after three months of treatment. Entitled, “Research Matters: Treating Depression,” it doubles down on the fraudulent reporting of the treatments.
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