Patient experience of negative effects of psychological treatment: results of a national survey -

Patient experience of negative effects of psychological treatment: results of a national survey
Information type: Other primary research
Source: British Journal of Psychiatry
Specialities: Mental health and illness
Summary
Of 14,587 respondents, 763 (5.2%) reported experiencing lasting bad effects from psychological treatment. Those that stated they were given enough information about therapy before it started were less likely to report them.
UKMi comment
The researchers advise clinicians to discuss the potential for both positive and negative effects of therapy before it starts. An editorial notes that the problem of adverse effects of psychotherapy has been recognised for decades, yet research on causes and prevention of harm has failed to progress. It proposes a new framework for moving this field forward.
Related links: Editorials