Iatrogenic harm from psychological therapies – time to move on

The problem of adverse effects of psychotherapy has been recognised for decades, yet research on causes and prevention of harm has failed to progress. There is confusion between different definitions and a lack of systematic recording and reporting. A new framework for moving this field forward is p...

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Published in:British journal of psychiatry 2016-03, Vol.208 (3), p.210-212
Main Authors: Parry, Glenys D., Crawford, Mike J., Duggan, Conor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions - prevention & control
Editorial
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease - prevention & control
Mental Disorders - therapy
Patient Safety
Physician-Patient Relations
Psychotherapy - standards
Treatment Failure
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Summary:The problem of adverse effects of psychotherapy has been recognised for decades, yet research on causes and prevention of harm has failed to progress. There is confusion between different definitions and a lack of systematic recording and reporting. A new framework for moving this field forward is proposed.
ISSN:0007-1250
1472-1465
DOI:10.1192/bjp.bp.115.163618