Examination of the utility of psychotherapy for patients with treatment resistant depression: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the utility of psychotherapy in managing treatment resistant depression.

Data sources

PubMed, PsycInfo, Embase, Cochrane Registry of Controlled Clinical Trials, article bibliographies.

Review methods

Eligible articles had to be in English and include English-speaking adult outpatients from general medical or mental health clinics. Studies had to be randomized clinical trials (RCT) involving at least one of the following psychotherapy modalities: cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy, or behavior therapy. Patients were considered treatment resistant if they reported partial or no remission following treatment with an adequate antidepressant dose for ≥ 6 weeks. Exclusion criteria included receiving psychotherapy at the time of recruitment, and/or

SUBMITTER: Trivedi RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3101965 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature