title: Costs of treating depression with individual versus family therapy.
abstract: Depression is one of the most common concerns that bring clients to treatment. Although marriage and family therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment, little research exists regarding the cost-effectiveness of related services. In this study, we examined claims data for 164,667 individuals diagnosed with depression to determine (a) differences in the cost of treating depression according to type of therapy and license type, (b) differences in recidivism rates by age, gender, type of therapy, and type of mental health professional, and (c) differences in cost-effectiveness by therapy modality and type of professional. The results showed that services provided by marriage and family therapists resulted in the lowest recidivism rate, and family therapy services were the least expensive.
authors: Brigham Young University.
authors: D Russell
authors: DR
authors: Crane
authors: Jacob D
authors: JD
authors: Christenson
authors: Sareta M
authors: SM
authors: Dobbs
authors: G Bruce
authors: GB
authors: Schaalje
authors: Adam M
authors: AM
authors: Moore
authors: Fu Fan Chiang
authors: FF
authors: Pedal
authors: Jamie
authors: J
authors: Ballard
authors: Elaine S
authors: ES
authors: Marshall
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003863:Depression / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000191:economics*; D005260:Female; D017048:Health Care Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008388:Marital Therapy / Q000191:economics; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods; D012737:Sex Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult