The efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression with Ellen Driessen, Ph.D. at NYSPI

NEW YORK PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY & INSTITUTE:
Scientific Meeting
Marianne and Nicholas Young Auditorium
247 East 82nd St., between 2nd & 3rd, NY, NY, 10028
212-879-6900
www.psychoanalysis.org
www.nypsi.org

Tuesday, January 13, 2015, – 10:00 PM
The efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression
Ellen Driessen, Ph.D.
Register HERE, visit nypsi.org or 212-879-6900

This presentation will focus on recent research findings with regard to the efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression. Findings of a large randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy with cognitive behavioral therapy in the outpatient treatment of depression will be discussed, focusing on general efficacy as well as on prescriptive factors that are related to differential efficacy of these two psychotherapy methods. Furthermore, the findings of a recent meta-analysis concerning the efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression are presented. The session will be concluded with a discussion of important future research topics in this field of efficacy research.

Dr. Ellen Driessen is a post-doctoral research associate at VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Her research interests relate to improving the efficacy of psychological treatments for depression. Her publications have appeared in high-impact journals, such as the American Journal of Psychiatry, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Clinical Psychology Review. Dr. Driessen graduated cum laude for a master’s degree in clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology at the University of Amsterdam. She received her doctoral degree (cum laude) at VU University Amsterdam for a dissertation entitled “Short-term psychotherapy for depression. Broadening the field of efficacy research.” Currently, she combines her research activities with teaching and working as a psychologist in an outpatient mental health clinical for short-term treatment in Amsterdam.

All are welcome.

Educational Objectives:
After attending, participants will be able to
1. Describe the current state of affairs regarding the efficacy of short-term psychotherapy for depressio
2. Summarize important future research topics in this field.

Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Psychoanalytic Association and the New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of [2] AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS:

None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Psychologists: New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

DISCLOSURE: None of the planners or presenters of this CE program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Persons with disabilities: The building is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator. Please notify the registrar in advance if you require accommodations.

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