Lightwork

MAY 8, 2025

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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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.

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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?

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Lightwork

APRIL 24, 2025

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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Neurotransmitters and mental health Sleep and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression treatment 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?

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Healthcare Self-awareness Genetics and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 85

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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