Table : Table 15.2 Selected List of Specific Psychological Treatments Compared to Medication or Other Treatments

Disorder

Treatment

Results

Depression

CBT

PT = meds; PT + meds > either alone

Panic disorder

CBT

PT > meds at follow-up; PT = meds at

end of treatment; both > placebo

Posttraumatic stress disorder

CBT

PT > present-centered therapy

Tourette’s disorder

Habit reversal training

PT > supportive therapy

Insomnia

CBT

PT > medication or placebo

Depression and physical health in Alzheimer’s patients

Exercise and behavioral management

PT > routine medical care

Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses

CBT and exercise

PT > usual care or alternative treatments

Note:CBT = cognitive behavior therapy; PT = psychological treatment; Meds = medication.

Source: Information from Barlow et al., 2013.