Posted by linkadge on December 28, 2015, at 10:03:19
In reply to Brain development and CBT, posted by john locke on December 27, 2015, at 8:44:16
Hi,
I think this could be true to some extent. There is some effect of age on the likelihood of full recovery from depression (independent of treatment type), in that older individuals have a slightly lower response rate.
I would look at early treatment as a preventative measure. If untreated depression is neurotoxic, then effective early treatments (insofar as they reduce work to reduce stress) could prevent further deterioration.
Also, effective early treatment might be expected to enhance the development of positive emotional circuitry.
That being said, I wouldn't diminish the ability of any individual to achieve remission. It does take personal work in addition to effective external treatments.
Linkadge
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