A Comparative Study of Drug and Psychotherapy in Treatment of Depressive Disorder
- VernacularTitle:药物与心理疗法治疗抑郁障碍的疗效对照研究
- Author:
Zibin JIN
;
Yushan CHANG
;
Baorong SUN
;
Yajun LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology
2001;9(1):56-57，59
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To compare effects of drug and psychotherapy in the treatment of depressive disorder. Methods: 63 depressive patients were randomly divided into two treatment groups: drug or psychotherapy. MMPI, SDSS and HAMD were used for assessing treatment effects on personality and social functions. Results: The effects of psychotherapy and drug were compatible for controlling symptoms of depression. Psychotherapy was superior to drug in preventing relapses, as well as improving cognitive and social functions. Conclusion: Psychotherapy should be applied to depressive patients. Dosage and duration of administering sedative antidepressants should be reduced in the treatment of depression.
