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June 22, 2010
Talk Therapy May Work As Well As Antidepressants For Treating Anxiety, Depression, Survey Suggests.
WebMD (6/1, Doheny) reported that, according to a survey released June 1 and to appear in the July issue of Consumer Reports, "antidepressants are commonly prescribed for treating both anxiety and depression, but talk therapy appears to work just as well as the medications."
WebMD explained that the survey included data from 1,544 respondents "who had sought professional help for depression, anxiety, or another mental health problem between January 2006 and April 2009." Notably, "of the 45% of respondents who turned to talk therapy, either alone or with medication, 46% said the therapy sessions had made their condition 'a lot better,' while 45% termed things 'somewhat better.'"
Related Links:
- Consumer Reports Survey Shows Both Treatments Are Effective for Depression and Anxiety," Kathleen Doheny, WebMD, June 1, 2010.
Posted by admin at June 22, 2010 12:19 AM