Tag: talk therapy

England experiments with free talk therapy, and succeeds beyond their wildest expectations.

England experiments with free talk therapy, and succeeds beyond their wildest expectations. A number of our patients are MSW (masters in social work) and some are doctorate level, treating patients weekly with talk therapy.  While we have this available through insurance carriers, many people often find independent therapists who are  more expensive however, if the relationship between the therapist and the patient does not work, the therapy often will fail as well. Many in our society have never visited a therapist, and too often, as England realized, mental health problems are often poorly managed with medications, creating dependence and no Read More »

Antidepressants; a doctor offers a wise point of view in the NY Times

Antidepressants; a doctor offers a wise point of view in the NY Times There are many people who know rely on antidepressant medications. Many students who are having difficulties coping with the day to day stresses of growing up and taking responsibilities for their lives use them to take the edge off of life. Should antidepressant therapy be used without talk therapy? Is it enough to just numb the edge off of life’s curveballs and stresses without learning how to cope. A doctor in the NY Times has made some very good points regarding antidepressant usage in todays society. Society Read More »