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[Negative effects of psychotherapy]
Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Und Medizinische Psychologie
|September 1, 1980
Summary
Psychotherapy can lead to negative effects, including symptom worsening or new symptoms. These adverse outcomes stem from issues with patient-therapist personality, treatment indication, and research methods.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- Negative effects in psychotherapy are a recognized concern.
- Existing literature critical analysis informs the study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the causes and forms of negative effects in psychotherapy.
- To confirm the existence of negative effects in therapeutic outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Critical discussion of existing literature on psychotherapy.
- Analysis of problem cases in psychotherapy.
Main Results:
- Negative effects in psychotherapy are confirmed to exist.
- Causes include issues with indication, social involvement, measurement, research methods, and therapist/patient personalities.
- Detailed examination of symptom aggravation, new symptom onset, and process-related interventions.
Conclusions:
- Negative therapy results are multifactorial.
- Addressing indication, patient-therapist dynamics, and methodological rigor is crucial for minimizing adverse outcomes.