Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Medindia
Advertisement

Psychotherapy More Effective Than Medication For Psychiatric Problems

by VR Sreeraman on October 4, 2008 at 12:41 PM
 Psychotherapy More Effective Than Medication For Psychiatric Problems

Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy seems more effective in treating complex psychiatric problems than short-term treatments focused more on medications, a meta-analysis has found.

Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (LTPP) stresses psychological support and intervention for the patient based on his specific needs.

Advertisement

"In this meta-analysis, LTPP was significantly superior to shorter-term methods of psychotherapy with regard to overall outcome, target problems, and personality functioning," said Falk Leichsenring of the University of Giessen, Germany, a lead researcher.

The meta-analysis published in the October 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association included 11 randomized controlled trials and 12 observational studies, involving a total of 1,053 patients receiving LTPP.
Advertisement

"Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy yielded large and stable effect sizes in the treatment of patients with personality disorders, multiple mental disorders, and chronic mental disorders. The effect sizes for overall outcome increased significantly between end of therapy and follow-up," Leichsenring stressed.

Patients undergoing LTPP on average saw better results 96 percent of the time than patients who received short-term intensive medication therapies.

"Evidence indicates that short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy is insufficient for a considerable proportion of patients with complex mental disorders, i.e., patients with multiple or chronic mental disorders or personality disorders," the authors said.

"Some studies suggest that long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (LTPP) may be helpful for these patients, according to background information in the article," they added.

Source: AFP
SRM
Font : A-A+

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement

Recommended Readings

Latest Mental Health News

Smartphone Overuse in Adolescents Impacts Mental Health
Teens using smartphones for more than 4 hours per day had adverse mental health issues than those who used them for fewer hours a day.
New Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada
The Canadian government has launched 988, a new three-digit suicide crisis helpline to provide suicide prevention support.
Pickling Positivity: Lactobacillus Guards Against Anxiety, Depression
Lactobacillus unveils new avenues for therapies targeting anxiety, depression, and various mental health conditions.
Can Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy Alter Brain Activity?
Neuroimaging exposes alterations in connectivity among individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stated study.
How Stress Induce Emotional Overeating?
Proenkephalin, a chemical molecule present in the brain's hypothalamus, is linked to emotionally driven overeating in response to stress and threats.
View All
This site uses cookies to deliver our services.By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use  Ok, Got it. Close
×

Psychotherapy More Effective Than Medication For Psychiatric Problems Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests