Biological TREATMENTS for stress - Karp and Frank

Question 1

Background of biological treatment

Answer 1

Medication used in treating depression can increase levels of neurotransmitters or prevents the uptake of serotonin

Question 2

Aim of Karp and Frank

Answer 2

Compare drug treatment and non-drug treatments for depression

Question 3

Method of Karp and Frank

Answer 3

Review article of previous research into the effectiveness of single treatments and combined drug & psychotherapeutic treatments for depression

Question 4

Participants of Karp and Frank

Answer 4

• 529 women took part in selected studies. With depression

- 9 pieces of research between 1974 to 1992

Question 5

Design of Karp and Frank

Answer 5

• Depression analysed using a variety of depression inventories
• All patients tested before treatment, some after
• Health practitioners were sometimes used to access the patients

Question 6

Results

Answer 6

• Adding psychological treatments did not increase effectiveness of drug therapy
• Some studies show less attrition with combined therapy, more likely to benefit if cognitive therapy is used as well

Question 7

Conclusions of Karp and Frank

Answer 7

• Evidence does not show better outcomes with combined therapies
• Highlights effectiveness of drug therapy on depression