New perspectives on the psychotherapy of women: cost effective and clinical interventions.
Psychotherapy is a cost-effective treatment modality with demonstrated effectiveness in various medical and psychiatric conditions. The author reviews contemporary trends in the psychodynamic understanding of and practice of psychotherapy for women. Emphasis is placed on practical interventions that the primary care clinician can use in practice.
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Kathryn J
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Behavioral Medicine Center for Womens' Health, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008016:Life Change Events; D008875:Middle Aged; D009769:Object Attachment; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health