Evidence-Based Therapy, What It Actually Means
A 2025 study found 52-80% of high-engagement TikTok mental health videos contain inaccurate claims. Here is what actually makes therapy evidence-based.
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A 2025 study found 52-80% of high-engagement TikTok mental health videos contain inaccurate claims. Here is what actually makes therapy evidence-based.
In one classic study, half of therapy patients improved within eight sessions and 75 percent within six months. A first session itself: paperwork, questions, a plan.