Assessing the efficacy of metacognitive therapy as monotherapy or adjunctive treatment in patient suffering from major depression and dysthimia: A comprehensive review of clinical trials

• Published in: Journal of affective disorders Vol. 371; pp. 333 - 343
• Main Authors: Zanini, C., Enrico, P., Pescuma, V., Favalli, V., Bressi, C., Brambilla, P., Delvecchio, G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 15.02.2025
• Subjects: Affective disorders; Antidepressive Agents - therapeutic use; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods; Combined Modality Therapy; Depression; Depressive Disorder, Major - therapy; Dysthymic Disorder - therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Metacognition; Metacognitive therapy; Psychiatric/Mental Health; Psychotherapy; Treatment Outcome; Psychotherapy; Depression; Affective disorders; Metacognitive therapy

Depression is one of the most widespread diseases worldwide, with the highest rates of disability. Considering its chronic course, over the years several treatment options have been developed and validated, however still with high relapse rates. Therefore, in recent years, the so-called third wave p...