psychotherapy

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IntroductionDespite decades of psychotherapy research yielding over 100 empirically supported treatment protocols, clinical practice continues to face persistent challenges, including high dropout rates averaging 15–20% in controlled settings and widespread treatment resistance. The central tension is the “research-practice gap”: whereas research validates singular, manualized protocols, clinicia…

ObjectiveTo explore the impact of Solution-Focused Group Therapy on peer friendship quality in adolescents with anxiety disorders.MethodsEighty adolescent patients (aged 12–18) with anxiety disorders treated at the hospital outpatient department from September 2024 to October 2025 were selected. According to the principle of random allocation, they were divided into an experimental group and a co…

Trichotillomania (TTM) and excoriation disorder (skin picking) disorder (SPD) are common yet undertreated conditions. Although evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatments exist, therapy access is often limited by insufficient provider availability, cost, and stigma. Several technology-based interventions have emerged as a scalable and accessible alternative, but their overall effectiveness for…

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is moving from the periphery toward the mainstream of mental healthcare. Research on the use of KAP in the context of couple therapy, however, remains limited. This phenomenological analysis sought data from psychotherapists (n = 9), representing four different modalities of couple therapy, who are incorporating ketamine into their work with dyads. Qualitativ…

PurposeAntipsychotic medications have limited efficacy in improving cognitive function and social rehabilitation in patients with schizophrenia. Based on Beck’s cognitive theory, this study developed a structured educational programme and evaluated its short-term intervention effects on patients with schizophrenia presenting with delusional symptoms.MethodsWe selected 102 patients with schizophre…

IntroductionMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition with a high global prevalence, characterized by profound psychological and neurobiological alterations. Although many patients respond effectively to pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions, the persistently high rate of treatment resistance underscores the urgent need for novel strategies that targe…

Despite decades of research, we still struggle to identify which anxiety treatments work best for which children. This systematic review examines why, exposing conceptual and methodological gaps and outlining what will be needed to achieve truly personalised care.

IntroductionIn adults, Metacognitive therapy (MCT) for Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has demonstrated to be an effective treatment, and even superior to comparisons in randomized controlled trials. One explanation for these results can be that MCT directly modifies dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs (including beliefs about worry as uncontrollable) which in the metacognitive model are assum…

This study does not present results from a rigorous clinical trial; rather, it is a theoretical proposal based on computational simulation. Although cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has demonstrated strong clinical efficacy, its underlying mechanisms remain partially opaque. This paper proposes Load Minimization Theory (LMT) and integrates it with computational cognitive science (predictive cod…

IntroductionIntensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy has shown promising effects for treatment-resistant depression, but it remains unclear whether its hypothesized mechanisms — reducing emotional repression, negative affect, and psychological distress — actually mediate treatment outcomes.MethodsWe reanalyzed publicly available data from a randomized controlled trial (N = 86) comparing 20 sess…

Insightful Psychiatry provides comprehensive Mood Disorder Treatment in Maryland, addressing Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (I, II, Cyclothymia), and Dysthymia. Our evidence-based framework includes Precision Diagnosis, personalized Medication Management (antidepressants, mood stabilizers), and specialized Psychotherapy (CBT, IPSRT). We integrate lifestyle strategies and focus on lon…

The key difference is that Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using a biological and medical approach, while Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy) focuses on emotional, behavioral, and psychological growth. Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD/DO) who can prescribe medication; Psychotherapists (LCSW, PhD, etc.) cannot prescribe medication, but provi…

Amanda Ann Gregory (she/her), a practicing trauma psychotherapist, is renowned for her work in complex trauma recovery. Her unique perspective as both a clinician and a trauma survivor allows her the ability to genuinely understand the needs of survivors, a perspective she shares in her book You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms. Her writing, featured in notable publication…

I Want to Start Therapy: What Do I Need to Know? I’m thinking of starting therapy, what do I need to know? Starting therapy can be overwhelming. If it’s been something in the back of your mind for a while, you might feel yourself stalling, rather than getting a jump on the process, simply because there’s no clear path to know when or how to get started with therapy. How do you know it will be hel…

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, pulsars, and sounds) to process distressing memories and reprocess negative core beliefs. EMDR has been shown to treat many different psychological and physical conditions, such as trauma, complicated grief, substance abuse, anxiety, phobias, chronic pain, dissociation…

EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—is a type of treatment which is gaining popularity among therapists and clients. EMDR uses eye movements or other types of bilateral stimulation to help the client to process distressing memories and beliefs. EDMR is best known as a method to treat trauma. In fact, I refer to EMDR as an […] The post What’s EMDR Therapy Really Like? appeared first…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 5 Things You Should Know About It If you’re thinking of starting therapy, you’ve likely run into the term modality before. A modality is the approach a therapist takes when providing care for their patients. One of the modalities we utilize here is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is an approach that focuses on how our thinking patterns influence our be…

Addiction recovery is a challenging obstacle to overcome. There are a variety of therapies and treatment options for addiction recovery. Consider these seven most effective therapies that are proven to help heal addiction. 7 Types of Therapy Used in Addiction Recovery Recovering from addiction isn’t easy. It’s a long process that will put you through a lot of ups and downs before you’ve fully kic…

Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses art media such as painting, drawing and sculpting to help people express their emotions. This therapeutic practice helps individuals of all...