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Psychotherapy is “talk” therapy. It involves talking with a mental health professional to treat a mental illness. Psychotherapy can occur one-on-one or in a group. Research shows that support from family and friends can be an important part of therapy.

Physicians stimulate patients' medial forebrain bundles to reduce major depression

Researchers from the Bonn University Hospital implanted pacemaker electrodes into the medial forebrain bundle in the brains of patients suffering from major depression with amazing results: In six out of seven patients, symptoms improved both considerably and rapidly.

10 Apr 2013

Study: Transcendental meditation reduces posttraumatic stress in African refugees

A significant percentage of veterans returning from wars exhibit symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTS). This is now recognized as a serious health problem, but what about the victims of such violence? Refugees live with the constant reminder of what war has done to their lives and those of their families.

9 Apr 2013

New paper examines some suggested descriptions of mental pain

When we think of pain we generally think of something that is related to our body. But there is a devastating form of pain that is not frequently acknowledged and is a topic of a paper by Eliana Tossani (University of Bologna) in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.

5 Apr 2013

Study sheds light on role of group therapy for medically unexplained symptoms

Compared to pure general practitioners training, collaborative group intervention achieved a progressive, clinically meaningful improvement in mental but not physical patients' quality of life. This result could bridge gaps between general practice and mental health care.

5 Apr 2013

Controlled investigation tests how different treatments can be integrated in depression

This study demonstrates that starting with psychotherapy may be preferable in mildly and moderately depressed outpatients. For patients who receive either PDT or antidepressants, combined therapy after early nonresponse seems to be helpful. Nevertheless, this sequential strategy is not always preferred by patients.

5 Apr 2013

Italian investigators provide new data on role of illness behavior in determining illness impact

A paper by a group of Italian investigators in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics provides new data on the role of illness behavior in determining the illness impact.

5 Apr 2013

Study explores views, beliefs about triggers of Meniere's disease symptoms

A report in one of the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics addresses the physical and psychological triggers for attacks in Meniere's disease.

4 Apr 2013

New report addresses presence of cerebral abnormalities in eating disorders

A report from the University of Freiburg that is published in one of the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics address the presence of cerebral abnormalities in eating disorders.

3 Apr 2013

Online treatment study helps depression or anxiety sufferers regain control of mood

University of Sydney researchers have found a 40 per cent improvement in the overall health of people with both depression and cardiovascular disease after using e-couch – a free online program that helps depression or anxiety sufferers regain control of mood to improve their lives.

27 Mar 2013

Alarming report on persistent side effects of antidepressant drugs published online

An alarming report from patient online websites on persistent side effects of antidepressant drugs has been published in one of the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics by investigators from the University of Bologna and North America.

21 Mar 2013

Report on Austrian national health care system approach to psychosomatic medicine

One of the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has a report on the characteristics of a training program in psychosomatic medicine that places Austria in a top position in Europe.

21 Mar 2013

Report: Patients with mental health problems need culturally sensitive treatment

Members of the Deaf community who suffer from mental health problems need culturally sensitive treatment to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment, according to a report in the March Journal of Psychiatric Practice.

13 Mar 2013

Parity delays, payment snafus, frustrate mental health providers

News outlets anticipate the release of rules regarding the types of mental health care insurers must provide under the federal health care law, as well as the payment fallout from new treatment codes.

10 Feb 2013

Northwestern Medicine expert offers tips to battle seasonal affective disorder

Winter is in full force. With short days and less exposure to sunlight, everyone feels less energetic and more people are vulnerable to depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or winter depression, is a mood disorder related to seasonal variations of light. Symptoms start in late fall and oftentimes last until April or early spring. It affects between 10 to 20 percent of Americans, primarily younger adults and women.

10 Feb 2013

New insights on role of placebo in depression

A randomized controlled trial published in one of the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics unravels new insights on the role of placebo in depression.

10 Feb 2013

Research roundup: 'Shared decision making' can reduce costs, improve care; Effects of mental health parity

With shared decision making, patients and their clinicians collaboratively review the risks and benefits of available treatments options while also considering the patients' preferences and values.

10 Feb 2013

Emotion regulation therapy benefits bipolar patients

Dialectical behavior therapy shows promise for the treatment of bipolar disorder, findings from a pilot study show.

6 Feb 2013

Scientists discover functional control strategies in emotional circuits of people with social phobia

Fear is a protective function against possible dangers that is designed to save our lives. Where there are problems with this fear mechanism, its positive effects are cancelled out: patients who have a social phobia become afraid of perfectly normal, everyday social situations because they are worried about behaving inappropriately or being thought of as stupid by other people.

30 Jan 2013

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children: an interview with Donna Gillies

Children with PTSD suffer significant distress or negative impacts on their daily lives. Estimates of the prevalence of PTSD in children and adolescents experiencing trauma are generally very high, at 30% to 40%.

28 Jan 2013

Yoga has positive effects on major psychiatric disorders

Yoga has positive effects on mild depression and sleep complaints, even in the absence of drug treatments, and improves symptoms associated with schizophrenia and ADHD in patients on medication, according to a systematic review of the exercise on major clinical psychiatric disorders.

25 Jan 2013

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Physicians stimulate patients' medial forebrain bundles to reduce major depression

Study: Transcendental meditation reduces posttraumatic stress in African refugees

New paper examines some suggested descriptions of mental pain

Study sheds light on role of group therapy for medically unexplained symptoms

Controlled investigation tests how different treatments can be integrated in depression

Italian investigators provide new data on role of illness behavior in determining illness impact

Study explores views, beliefs about triggers of Meniere's disease symptoms

New report addresses presence of cerebral abnormalities in eating disorders

Online treatment study helps depression or anxiety sufferers regain control of mood

Alarming report on persistent side effects of antidepressant drugs published online

Report on Austrian national health care system approach to psychosomatic medicine

Report: Patients with mental health problems need culturally sensitive treatment

Parity delays, payment snafus, frustrate mental health providers

Northwestern Medicine expert offers tips to battle seasonal affective disorder

New insights on role of placebo in depression

Research roundup: 'Shared decision making' can reduce costs, improve care; Effects of mental health parity

Emotion regulation therapy benefits bipolar patients

Scientists discover functional control strategies in emotional circuits of people with social phobia

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children: an interview with Donna Gillies

Yoga has positive effects on major psychiatric disorders

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