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Researchers reviewed many outcome studies and meta-analyses of psychodynamic therapy, which is a type of talking therapy that explores feelings, relationships, and past experiences. They found that psychodynamic therapy often works better than doing nothing (for example being on a waitlist, getting only usual care, or a placebo) for depression,…
This rapid review looked at research from 2009–2022 about outcomes for people with eating disorders. The authors found inconsistent definitions and limited long-term follow-up in the literature. Overall, the evidence points to low rates of remission and a high risk of death—especially for anorexia nervosa—and much of the research focuses…
