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Placebo Effect—Not Antidepressants—Responsible for Depression Improvement

Mad in America

This finding is similar to another recent finding, which referred to the placebo effect as “subjective beliefs.” There were four treatment arms, including fluoxetine (Prozac) only; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) only; fluoxetine and CBT; and placebo. The psychotherapy groups were not able to be blinded.

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Observational Studies Confirm Trial Results That Antidepressants Double Suicides

Mad in America

39 References 1 Gtzsche PC. Reduction of suicidal thoughts with paroxetine in comparison with reference antidepressants and placebo. Comparative benefits and harms of second generation antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapies in initial treatment of major depressive disorder: systematic review and metaanalysis.

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Therapy by App: A Clinical Psychologist Tries BetterHelp

Mad in America

She introduced some techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an approach that focuses on helping patients identify irrational thoughts and assumptions and assembling evidence against them. New therapies are often referred to by initials—e.g., Is BetterHelp Effective?

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Training Days: Surthriving an Execution, Antidepressants, then Myself — A Cop’s Tale

Mad in America

Protocol Concerned for my well-being, my department referred me to a psychiatrist specializing in trauma. We incorporated therapy techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). These were added to, not replacements for, what I was already taking.

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Mental Healthcare for Veterans in TriWest States

Solara Mental Health

TriWest Healthcare Alliance commonly referred to as TriWest, is an insurance that is part of the VAs Community Care Network (CCN) that specifically serves veterans. Behavioral Health care providers need to have specialized training and experience in evidence-based psychotherapy.

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CBITS: Trauma Treatment for Kids in School

Child Mind Intitute

While there is effective individual therapy for children who have experienced trauma, called trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT), many children may not have access to it. Jaycox , PhD, a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation. So, let’s talk about it.

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

Child Mind Intitute

References Baikie, K. Download Mirror Available on the App Store and Google Play Store. Give it a try and see how journaling can transform your mental and emotional well-being. Your mind and body will thank you for it. Learn more at www.mirrorjournal.com. A., & Wilhelm, K. Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing.