Answers Quote by Irving Kirsch

“Many of the benefits of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) can be obtained without going into therapy. There are a number of self-help books, CDs…

— Irving Kirsch

The only valid cure for any kind of depression is the acceptance of real suffering. To climb out of it any other way is…

— Helen M. Luke

Psychotherapy works, and some types of therapy have been shown to be much more effective than antidepressants over the long run.

— Irving Kirsch

Although no one treatment will ever be a panacea, research studies indicate that cognitive therapy can be helpful for a variety of disorders in…

— David D. Burns

Becoming active is the key remedy for depression.

— Pat Robertson

The solution to depression, among other things, is to go within and see if you can tune into more of what might want to…

— Barbara Marx Hubbard

“Psychotherapy works for the treatment of depression, and the benefits are substantial. In head-to-head comparisons, in which the short-term effects of psychotherapy and antidepressants…

— Irving Kirsch

Going through depression is a process - it doesn't get cured overnight. You have to really work on yourself, you have to really check…

— Alana Haim

In my experience the best way to beat depression is to get involved in something inspiring.

— Pink

In particularly acute cases of depression, it is recognized that no verbal or therapeutic intervention will reach the patient. The only effective remedy is…

— Mark Fisher

I start to think there really is no cure for depression, that happiness is an ongoing battle, and I wonder if it isn't one…

— Elizabeth Wurtzel

To someone who is not currently on anti-depressants, I would suggest trying other treatments first - for example, psychotherapy.

— Irving Kirsch