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What are the latest developments in research into depression?

MQ Mental Health

Michael Browning , Professor of Computational Psychiatry at Oxford University talked about his research into the mechanisms and treatment for depression, and his work running a clinic for people with depression that is difficult to treat. In early and pilot trials, we're showing it looks like it has promising effects compared to CBT.”

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People without jobs or secure housing have worse outcomes when treated for depression

MQ Mental Health

The authors of the new study published in JAMA Psychiatry say that addressing employment and housing needs may be helpful alongside depression treatments to support the mental health of people who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

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Psychotherapy research in the 21st century

Society of Clinical Psychology

Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are effective treatments for depression and other forms of internalizing distress and are considered the gold standard of psychological interventions (Lorenzo-Luaces, 2018). Although CBTs are effective, many individuals remain symptomatic after treatment. CBT) than others.

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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

in psychology at New York University , as well as her Ph.D. in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University. Chang holds a position as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine , as well as a role as an Assistant Attending Psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

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Psychologists have attained either a doctorate in philosophy or a doctorate in psychology. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have specialized in psychiatry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). One of the most popular forms of therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. . Psychologists . Psychiatrists.

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Can prisoners with mental health problems benefit from psychological therapy? Yes, but health and justice need to be closer friends.

Society of Clinical Psychology

correspondents with a new article in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology titled, “Outcomes of Psychological Therapies for Prisoners with Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nevertheless, there is evidence that psychological treatments can run well in prisons. 2007; Butler et al.,

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Outcomes in Anxiety: We’re Halfway There

Society of Clinical Psychology

Levy, Springer, and Tolin discuss a recent meta-analytic review of remission in CBT for anxiety disorders published in Clinical Psychology Review. . The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders is well established, at least in terms of pre- to post-treatment reductions in anxiety severity.

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