pscyopathesy dates and study

Question 1

March et al

Answer 1

(2007) compared the effects of CBT with antidepressant drugs and a combination of the two in 327 adolescents with a main diagnosis of depression. After 36 weeks, 81 of CBT group, 81% or antidepressant group and 86% of the combo were significantly improved. Suggests that it is just as effective as other treatments → advocate for using CBT as the first choice for public healthcare systems.

Question 2

Soomro et al

Answer 2

(2009)

reviewed studies comparing SSRIs to placebos. All 17 studies, SSRIs showed better results than Placebos. It is most effective when combined with CBT.