Objective: Evidence-based practice involves the consideration of efficacy and effectiveness,
clinical expertise, and patient preference in treatment selection. However, patient preference …

Adolescent parenthood is associated with a range of adverse outcomes for young mothers,
including mental health problems such as depression, substance abuse, and posttraumatic …

British Psychology Society Textbook of the Year 2020 Why do people who are more socially
connected live longer and have better health than those who are socially isolated? Why are …

The social environment comprising communities, families, neighbourhoods, work teams,
and various other forms of social group is not simply an external feature of the world that …

This paper provides an overview of racial variations in health and shows that differences in
socioeconomic status (SES) across racial groups are a major contributor to racial disparities …

Objectives This study aims to summarise the evidence on more than 140 pharmacological
and non-pharmacological treatment options for major depressive disorder (MDD) and to …

Context Antidepressants have recently become the most commonly prescribed class of
medications in the United States. Objective To compare sociodemographic and clinical …

Background: Depression is often undiagnosed and untreated. It is not clear if differences
exist in the diagnosis and treatment of depression among pregnant and nonpregnant …

Study question What are the benefits and harms of second generation antidepressants and
cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs) in the initial treatment of a current episode of major …

Context Although antipsychotic treatment has recently increased, little is known about how
this development has differentially affected the office-based care of adults and young people …