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Among the various psychotherapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If psychotherapy is used alone without medications, benefits should be evident within 8 weeks and symptoms should be fully resolved by 12 weeks. If these conditions are not met, then the patient should strongly consider antidepressant drugs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
In a major analysis of four randomized comparative studies, cognitive behavior therapy worked as well as antide...
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Group Therapy Helps Prevent Depression in Teens
By Teri Robert , Health ExpertA study published in JAMA has shown that group cognitive behavioral therapy may help prevent... Read more »
Substance Abuse and Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...Additionally, those with alcohol or other substance abuse histories may be more at risk for... Read more »
Signs and Warnings of Teen Anxiety in High School
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertEntering high school is an exciting time in a young person's life. It is full of new experiences,... Read more »
Living with Social Anxiety Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...help to relieve the symptoms of extreme anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people to... Read more »
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that analyzes the underlying reasons for... Read more »
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Alcoholism: Therapy
...to change their drinking behavior. CBI combines elements from other psychotherapy treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, and 12-step programs. Patients... Read more »Eating Disorders: Highlights
Prozac Not Helpful for Anorexia NervosaAntidepressant drugs such as fluoxetine (Prozac) are not helpful for patients with anorexia nervosa, indicates an important 2006 study in the Journal... Read more »Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcoholism
for AlcoholismOnce a diagnosis of alcoholism is made, the next major step is getting the patient to seek treatment. One study reported that the main reasons alcoholics do not seek treatment... Read more »Schizophrenia: Treatment
Schizophrenia is categorized as a brain disease, not a psychological disorder, and drug treatment is the primary therapy. Studies indicate, however, that an integrated approach better... Read more »Depression Treatment
...these low treatment rates.Patients with Major Depression. Numerous studies support a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus antidepressants (typically an SSRI, such as Prozac)... Read more »Images
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Combo Therapy Best for Childhood Anxiety
December 31, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests a combination of behavioral therapy and drug therapy may be best for children with anxiety disorders. In... Read summary »
Online Sleep Therapy
June 04, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Online courses aren't just for school credit anymore. A new study on insomnia sufferers showed improved symptoms after... Read summary »
Sleep to Stop Cancer Pain
May 18, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Catching zzz's may help cancer patients manage their pain. In a recent study, more than half of cancer patients reported... Read summary »
Care Improves With Electronic Records
June 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) A new study examined the many benefits of using electronic medical records during an emergency. Researchers found electronic... Read summary »
ID Chip
May 05, 2008BOSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- What happens if you're in a bad accident and cannot communicate with emergency workers and doctors? Now, a tiny... Read summary »
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