[Psychotherapy for depression]

Ther Umsch. 2010 Nov;67(11):581-4. doi: 10.1024/0040-5930/a000099.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Based on empirical evidence, psychotherapeutic treatment of depression is recommended if the following methods are applied: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Psychoanalytic/Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy. The empirical evidence for the efficacy of CBT and IPT is established, whereas data supporting the efficacy of psychoanalytical/psychodynamic techniques is not as well documented. In addition, considering the cost-benefit aspects of treatment, CBT and IPT are highly recommendable.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy*
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Depressive Disorder / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy*
  • Psychotherapy*
  • Psychotherapy, Brief
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic