Integrating psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for treatment of major depressive disorder. Current status and future considerations

M E Thase

Integrating psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for treatment of major depressive disorder. Current status and future considerations

J Psychother Pract Res. 1997 Fall;6(4):300-6.

Author

M E Thase¹

Affiliation

¹ University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, PA, USA.

PMID: 9292444
PMCID: PMC3330471

Abstract

The treatment of depression with psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy is one of the best-studied areas, yet much controversy exists about the relative merits of these treatments, singly and in combination. The author suggests that a combination of these therapies is not routinely indicated for uncomplicated major depressive disorder and provides some examples in which combined therapy can have a profound and cost-effective impact.

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
Combined Modality Therapy
Depressive Disorder / therapy*
Forecasting
Humans
Psychotherapy / methods*
Psychotherapy / trends*

Substances

Antidepressive Agents

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

Substances

Grants and funding