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Why does talking to a therapist have such a huge impact on people's lives? On the first edition of "10 Good Minutes," Forrest Hanson dives into the research behind the key factor in any therapeutic relationship.\xa0\nIf you enjoy this episode, you'll love our Patreon account!\nStudies:\nPsychotherapy is as effective for the treatment of depression as medication.\nCognitive Behavioral Therapy is\xa0particularly effective when it comes to treating depression and anxiety disorders.\nOnly a few of the studies demonstrating therapy\u2019s effectiveness provide evidence without bias, and there\u2019s a lot of publication bias.\nPsychotherapy changes how clients use their brains in meaningful ways.\nTherapeutic outcome doesn\u2019t seem to be affected by how experienced the therapist is.\nThe strength of the alliance established between therapist and client is a key factor.\nEmpathy appears to be a key factor in the formation of a strong alliance and therapeutic outcomes more generally.\xa0\nSponsors:\nFrom Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code\xa0BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\nWant to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nWant fresh, delicious, simple dinners delivered right to your doorstep? Check out HelloFresh, America\u2019s #1 meal kit, and use code beingwell90 to get $90 off including free shipping!\xa0\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes