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Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work? A Deep Dive into Women’s Mental Health

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps you reshape negative thought patterns and behaviors into positive, adaptive responses. This evidence-based treatment works by identifying destructive thoughts, challenging them, and developing healthier coping strategies.

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Stop Using Antidepressants Except for “the Most Severe Depression,” Experts Say

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In a new article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), 30+ prominent figures in critical psychiatry call on the UK government to acknowledge the evidence that antidepressants are no better than placebos for most patients and to increase funding of social and psychological interventions while decreasing drug prescriptions.

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Placebo Effect—Not Antidepressants—Responsible for Depression Improvement

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

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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in Ireland. T he chemical imbalance theory of depression—what was once considered the gold standard reason for why people take antidepressants—was, apparently, “a figure of speech.” This is simply not the case. What are the drugs doing?

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Exploring Alternatives: How Do Antidepressants Stack Up Against Other Treatments?

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Depression treatment has evolved beyond the traditional approach of prescribing antidepressants like Lexapro and Wellbutrin. While these medications play a crucial role in managing depression, they’re just one piece of the treatment puzzle. Conclusion Depression treatment isn’t the same for everyone.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

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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.

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Day # 148: Binge-Eating Disorder

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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).