Psychology & Psychiatry

Self-help is a key component of inpatients psychotherapy

A randomized controlled trial published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics discloses new insights into the role of self-help in inpatient psychotherapy. Depression is one of the most frequent and costly ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

A new form of psychotherapy for suicidal patients

In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics a study discloses the long term effects of a particular form of psychotherapy in suicidal patients. Abandonment psychotherapy is a 3-month, twice-a-week, manualized ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How social anxiety can be overcome with internet

In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics a study analyzes the effects of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for social anxiety. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is one of the most common mental disorders ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why is psychosomatic medicine flourishing in Germany?

In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics a group of German investigators headed by Prof. Stefan Zipfel brings data on the status of psychosomatic medicine in Germany.

Attention deficit disorders

Increase in evidence-based practice for children with ADHD

(HealthDay)—More Medicaid-covered children are receiving treatments that conform to practice standards for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including the use of combined medication and psychotherapy, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

A new design for psychotherapy trials

In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics a new design for psychotherapy trials is presented. Mental disorders are highly prevalent and costly. Thus, their long-term outcome is of particular importance. Given ...

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