Bias Toward Psychodynamic Therapy: Framing the Problem and Working Toward a Solution

Allan Abbass, Patrick Luyten, Christiane Steinert, Falk Leichsenring

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Abstract

Although psychodynamic therapy (PDT) is an evidence-based intervention for a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, there is often notable bias in the way PDT is depicted both in the popular media and in the scientific literature. This has contributed to a negative view of PDT, which hampers both patient access to this treatment and researcher access to funding for further research on PDT. The adverse effects of these distortions and biases are detrimental not only to PDT but also to the overall field of psychotherapy, raising questions about its credibility. Here we summarize current evidence for PDT, describe existing biases, and formulate a set of recommendations to foster a more balanced perspective on PDT.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)361-365
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Psychiatric Practice
Volume23
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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