Cognitive Behavior Therapy [CBT] is -the- most effective approach to resolving an array of brain issues from addiction to schizophrenia and all points in between. It is proven as or more effective than the drug approach to depression, ADHD, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc.
As with McKenzie Method [MDT] doctors and physical therapists for resolving back and neck pain, CBT is also relatively cheap compared to standard approach psychiatrists and counseling psychologists.
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Yet another massive group of studies on thousands saying stop drugging people into oblivion……
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“Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alone proved to be superior to the combination of psychotherapy and antidepressant medicationin the treatment of major depressive disorder in a systematic review and meta-analysis……”
“The investigators….included 11,374 patients”
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“The researchers contend that “considering the superiority of CBT alone and the side-effects, tapering problems and withdrawal symptoms associated with [antidepressant medications], combined treatment should be prescribed…..only in complex cases….”
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“…..National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists is a large and active organization with over 10,000 members that certifies practitioners and provides referrals.”
“The rapid growth of CBT is easy to explain. Not only does it work, it is much more time- and cost-effective than more traditional forms of psychotherapy.”
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“Patients typically require about five to 20 sessions of 30-60 minutes, spaced a week or two apart. They first learn the model of CBT and begin to master the skills involved.”
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“Depressive symptoms often improve in this initial stage, and many patients are no longer depressed after only eight to 12 sessions.”
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“The evidence base for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression is discussed…….identifies the need to deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions and identifies cognitive behavioral therapy as having the strongest research base for effectiveness….”
G.Whitefield, et al
The evidence base for cognitive–behavioural therapy in depression: delivery in busy clinical settings
Advances in Psychiatric Treatment….Volume 9….2003…..page 21 – 30
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“Studies have shown that cognitive therapy is as efficacious as antidepressant medications at treating depression, and it seems to reduce the risk of relapse even after its discontinuation.”
R.J.DeRubeis
Cognitive therapy vs. medications for depression: Treatment outcomes and neural mechanisms
Nature Reviews Neuroscience…..Volume 9 #10….October 2008….page 788
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“Many studies have confirmed the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for depression.”
“Findings supported the research hypothesis that the more individuals improved their problem-solving appraisal, the more their depression decreased.”
“Additionally, it was discovered that the poorer individuals’ problem-solving appraisal before the cognitive behavioral therapy, the more improvement they had on depression and problem solving appraisal after the cognitive behavioral therapy.”
“In sum, findings suggested that problem-solving appraisal might play an important part in cognitive behavioral therapy for depression reduction…..”
Szu.Y.Chen et al
The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Depression: The Role of Problem-Solving Appraisal
Research on Social Work Practice……Volume 16 #5……September 2006…..page 500 – 510
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“Cognitive rehabilitation has shown efficacy in improving cognition in patients with schizophrenia….”
“A 2-year trial with annual structural magnetic resonance imaging and cognitive assessments.”
“Patients who received cognitive enhancement therapy demonstrated significantly greater preservation of gray matter volume over 2 years in the left hippocampus, parahippocampal gyrus, and fusiform gyrus, and significantly greater gray matter increases in the left amygdala….”
“Less gray matter loss in the left parahippocampal and fusiform gyrus and greater gray matter increases in the left amygdala were significantly related to improved cognition and mediated the beneficial cognitive effects of cognitive enhancement therapy.”
S.M.Eack, et al
Neuroprotective effects of cognitive enhancement therapy against gray matter loss in early schizophrenia: results from a 2-year randomized controlled trial
Archives Of General Psychiatry…..Volume 67 #7……May 2010…..page 674 – 682
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“Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and influence their mental well-being and cardiovascular disease prognosis. The primary objective was to assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety in patients with cardiovascular disease. Secondary objectives were to assess the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy on cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular events, patient satisfaction, and quality of life.”
“12 randomized controlled trials were included. At follow-up, depression and anxiety scores were significantly lower in cognitive behavioral therapy patients compared with controls. Change in mental health quality of life was also significantly greater for cognitive behavioral therapy patients, compared with controls.”
“Among the study reports included in this meta-analysis, data specific to cardiovascular mortality were not reported.”
“Cognitive behavioral therapy….should be considered in standard clinical care.”
.J.Reavell, et al
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Psychosomatic Medicine — Volume 80 #8 — October 2018 — page 742
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