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Depression in adults: psychological treatments and care pathways.

Author: ButlerRob, HatcherSimon, PriceJonathan, Von KorffMichael

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

Depression affects up to 10% of people, and half of those who experience depression experience a return of symptoms. While there is no clear evidence that one treatment is better than another for mild to moderate depression, the quality of evidence supporting different treatments varies.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Depression may affect up to 10% of the population, with symptoms recurring in half of affected people. In mild to moderate depression, there is no reliable evidence that any one treatment is superior in improving symptoms of depression, but the strength of evidence supporting different treatments va...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2943776/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Depression: A Dusty Trail in the Desert of Mental Health

Depression, a pervasive and often debilitating condition, affects a significant portion of the population. This review, exploring the complexities of depression, summarizes the current evidence on various psychological treatments and care pathways. The researchers examine the effectiveness of different approaches, evaluating their impact on symptoms of depression and highlighting the need for evidence-based interventions.

Psychological Treatments: A Guide Through the Desert of Depression

The review acknowledges the lack of definitive evidence supporting the superiority of any single treatment for mild to moderate depression. However, it emphasizes the importance of evidence-based interventions, highlighting the varying strengths of evidence for different treatment approaches. The review underscores the need for comprehensive and individualized care pathways, tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of each patient.

Navigating the Depression Desert: A Look at Treatment Approaches

This review emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice and the need for personalized care in managing depression. The research suggests that a combination of different treatment approaches, including psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, may be the most effective strategy for addressing the complexities of this common mental health condition.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This review is a valuable guide through the dusty trails of depression research. The findings highlight the importance of evidence-based interventions and individualized care pathways, offering hope for those struggling with this pervasive mental health condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-04-22
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-20
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Pubmed ID

19454109

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC2943776

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English

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