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Psychotherapy--a last resort.

R Whyte

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |March 1, 1988
    PubMed
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    Despite patient-reported failure, prolonged psychotherapy led to maturation and cessation of disturbed behavior. This case study explores potential reasons for unexpected positive outcomes in treatment-resistant cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Explores the effectiveness of psychotherapy in treatment-resistant cases.
    • Examines outcomes following multiple failed interventions.

    Observation:

    • A patient underwent two prolonged psychotherapy trials after various treatments failed.
    • The patient perceived psychotherapy as unsuccessful, leading to termination.

    Findings:

    • Despite perceived failure, the patient demonstrated significant maturation.
    • Disturbed behaviors ceased following the psychotherapy interventions.

    Implications:

    • Suggests potential for delayed or indirect benefits of psychotherapy.
    • Highlights the complexity of treatment outcomes and patient perception.
    • Warrants further investigation into mechanisms of change in psychotherapy.