stolid_agnostic t1_j4nlag9 wrote on January 16, 2023 at 11:48 PM

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And that’s the impossible task. Also people really put too much stock into the efficacy of therapy. It truly does nothing for a significant portion of the population.

harkuponthegay t1_j4okeqf wrote on January 17, 2023 at 3:59 AM

A pretty rigorous meta analysis of RCT studies looking at psychotherapy recently concluded that therapy is around 70% effective in the treatment of depression.

Its worth a try for basically anyone who is diagnosed with depression, and it is even more likely to be effective when combined with medication. Don’t discourage people from seeking therapy please.