What makes psychotherapy work?

In this video, Dr. Nili Solomonov from Weill Cornell Medical College discusses the topic: What makes psychotherapy work? What are mechanisms of change, and what are some strategies for tailoring treatment to better help patients?
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Credits: Nili Solomonov (presenter)
Serena Z. Chen (editor) and Kim de Jong (supervisory editor)
Joeri de Jong (leader composition)