Depression

doi:10.1017/9781009000611.003

2 - Depression

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 March 2023

R. Trent Codd

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Stephen Hupp and

Cara L. Santa Maria

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Stephen Hupp: Affiliation:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Cara L. Santa Maria: Affiliation:
Fielding Graduate University, California

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This chapter describes pseudoscience and questionable ideas related to major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder. The chapter opens by discussing controversies such as how to best consider grief as it relates to major depressive disorder. Dubious treatments include dietary supplements, the ketogenic diet, massage therapy, and apispuncture (i.e., the application of bee stings). The chapter closes by reviewing research-supported approaches.

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major depressive disorder persistent depressive disorder grief single photon emission computed tomography apispuncture dietary supplements ketogenic diet massage therapy Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy

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Type: Chapter
Information: Pseudoscience in Therapy
A Skeptical Field Guide
, pp. 11 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009000611.003 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2023

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