articleArchives of General PsychiatryApr 1, 2005Closed access

Cognitive Therapy vs Medications in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Depression

University of Pennsylvania · University School · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

There is substantial evidence that antidepressant medications treat moderate to severe depression effectively, but there is less data on cognitive therapy's effects in this population.

Objective

To compare the efficacy in moderate to severe depression of antidepressant medications with cognitive therapy in a placebo-controlled trial.

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Authors

11

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Placebo
  • Depression (economics)
  • Medicine
  • Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
  • Population
  • Desipramine
  • Paroxetine
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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