Effectiveness of Therapies for Depression

The effectiveness of psychological treatments can vary widely based on several factors including the type of therapy, the nature of the disorder, and individual patient characteristics.

In clinical psychology, researchers often use meta-analyses to assess the overall efficacy of different therapeutic approaches on various mental health conditions. One such analysis has indicated that a specific type of therapy has consistently been more effective in treating depression compared to other methods.

Which of the following therapies is generally recognized for its superior effectiveness in treating major depressive disorder as evidenced in multiple studies?