Science News: Reducing Stigma/Psychotherapy for Depression in Children
This week, Peter Simons covers studies examining whether mental health literacy and essentialist thinking are associated with stigma against those with mental health problems. He also covers a study finding that psychotherapy is ineffective for the majority of children with depression. Mental Health Literacy Does Not Reduce Stigma, Psychosocial Approaches More Promising Essentialist Thinking May Drive Stigma Against People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Meta-analysis of Psychotherapy in Children Finds Lackluster Long Term Results