"Do unto others as..."--which treatments do psychiatrists prefer?
We undertook an independent national survey of psychiatrists' treatment preferences should they become mentally ill. The response rate was 59% from 921 individuals. For psychosis, atypical antipsychotics were generally favoured with risperidone receiving most votes. Psychotherapy and antidepressants were both endorsed as treatments for mild-to-moderate depression, and citalopram, fluoxetine and venlafaxine were the three preferred antidepressants. ECT received the backing of a large majority of psychiatrists, particularly for severe mood disorder.
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Springpark Centre, Glasgow G22 5EU, UK. mark.taylor@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk
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D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology*; D011570:Psychiatry; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents