Posts Tagged ‘psychotherapies’
Systematic evidence review finds cognitive behavioral therapy as effective as antidepressant medicines in treating depression
Depression: Treatment Beyond Medication (The Dana Foundation): “Major depressive disorder affects nearly 7 percent of people in the US aged 18 and up, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Those who seek treatment will most likely be prescribed a second-generation antidepressant medication such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), tricyclic antidepressant (TCA),…
Read MoreUpdate: How to civilize the brain training Wild West
. Time for SharpBrains’ October e‑newsletter, wrapping up this month’s key brain-related news. First of all, here’s a brain teaser for you: How many haircuts do you think happen in America every year? Innovation news: How to best civilize the mobile brain health and brain training Wild West (Tip: Consumer education may help more than pure regulation) The…
Read MoreSurvey: Growing demand for digital psychotherapies to help veterans deal with substance abuse, depression, problem solving and insomnia
Veterans go for digital psychotherapy (Healthcare IT News): “Computerized psychotherapies, or CPTs, hold great interest for veterans receiving outpatient treatment, according to a study published in Telemedicine and e‑Health. The study, relying on information provided by 151 veterans receiving treatment in a Veterans Health Administration substance use disorder outpatient clinic, showed veterans were
Read More10 Ways To Improve Health & Well-being Based On Latest Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies
— Last month I had the fortune to join over 1,900 pioneers from 90 countries at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Tianjin, China, to discuss how innovation can improve the state of the world. Throughout hundreds of panels, workshops, private meetings and social gatherings, we examined how to deal with climate change, how to invest…
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