"CBT superiority is a myth" - join the debate

A joint statement entitled "CBT superiority is a myth" was issued by Professors Mick Cooper and Robert Elliott (both University of Strathclyde), William B Styles (Miami University) and Art Bohart (Saybrook Graduate School) at the conference of the World Association for Person-Centered Psychotherapies and Counseling held at the University of East Anglia, UK, from 6-10 July 2008.

Joint Statement: "CBT superiority is a myth"

A range of newspapers and journalists have published articles which discuss the issues contained within the joint statement. You can see these articles and contribute to online debate, where it is available, by following the links below:

"Experts warn of 'myths' behind treatment" (The Herald, 8/7/2008)

"Talk Therapy for the depressed 'could be wasting millions', say psychotherapists" (The Daily Mail, 6/7/2008)

"Leading article: The search for the right medicine" (The Independent, 8/7/2008)

"The pursuit of happiness: it's good to talk... or is it? (The Independent, 8/7/2008)

"Talking therapy plans under fire" (BBC online, 6/7/2008)

"Cognitive behavioural therapy is not a panacea but a sponge for precious research fund" (The Herald, 14/7/2008)

If you know of other articles or comments arising from the joint statement, please email PCT Scotland.