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The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Major Depressive Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Diego Escobar 1,*
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JPHE  2023 6(2):222; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 3 August 2023 / Accepted: 30 August 2023 / Published Online: 22 November 2023
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) has been established as an effective intervention for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), focusing on addressing interpersonal problems and enhancing social support to alleviate depressive symptoms. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of IPT in reducing depressive symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals with MDD. Through an extensive literature review, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of IPT compared to control conditions (e.g., treatment as usual, waitlist, other psychotherapies) in targeting depressive symptoms, including sadness, anhedonia, guilt, and psychomotor retardation. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment duration, therapist experience, treatment format (individual vs. group), and participant characteristics (e.g., age, gender), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of IPT for MDD.

Keywords: Interpersonal Psychotherapy; IPT; Major Depressive Disorder; MDD; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
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Escobar, D. The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Major Depressive Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2023, 6, 222. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Escobar D.. The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Major Depressive Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2023, 6(2):222. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Escobar, Diego 2023. "The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Major Depressive Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 6, no.2:222. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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