Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Computer program shows promise as therapy for teen depression

Trends & Technology

From PhysiciansBriefing.com/HealthDay News (4/20):

A cognitive behavior therapy program called SPARX, which stands for Smart, Positive, Active, Realistic, X-factor thoughts, was effective for treating teens with depression, New Zealand researchers reported in the journal BMJ. They also said that the program was not inferior to in-person counseling and yielded higher remission rates.

http://www.physiciansbriefing.com/Article.asp?AID=663930

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