There is robust evidence for the efficacy of pharmaco therapy in the treatment of depressive disorders (Paykel& Priest, 1992).However, patientpreferences for non-drug therapies, contraindications to pharmacotherapy, the natureof the presentation (particularly Axis!! comorbidity), failure to respond to medication and non-compliance with anti depressants have all contributed to the increased interest in psychological treatments for depression.
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