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Peter D Kramer

About

Peter D. Kramer is a psychiatrist and author. His latest book, Ordinarily Well, was published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in June.

Books by Peter D Kramer
Recent Posts
Effective Up and Down the Line
A recent study finds that antidepressants work across the spectrum of major depression, for patients with severe, moderate, and mild forms of the disorder. Will the press notice?
What Bill Taught
W. P. Kinsella died last week. He's known for writing the novel that became the movie "Field of Dreams." But he also held a world record. And Bill could teach.
Why Doctors See Antidepressant Effects That Researchers Miss

Trust drug trials and mistrust clinical observation? Sometimes doctors know best—while researchers are blind to factors that help depressed patients recover.

Trust drug trials and mistrust clinical observation? Sometimes doctors know best—while researchers are blind to factors that help depressed patients recover.

Stronger Drugs, Stronger Placebos

New research is elucidating the biological underpinnings of the placebo response. The results might enhance our appreciation of real—inherently effective—medications.

New research is elucidating the biological underpinnings of the placebo response. The results might enhance our appreciation of real—inherently effective—medications.

Giving the Devil His Due

A study showcased as validating psychotherapy shows surprising benefits from medication.

A study showcased as validating psychotherapy shows surprising benefits from medication.

Favorable Trajectories

How distinctive are antidepressants? Answers from research that looks at progress made by individual patients.

How distinctive are antidepressants? Answers from research that looks at progress made by individual patients.

Thorough Recovery From Depression

Treating depression, clinicians aim for very thorough responses—few remaining symptoms. A current study finds that, compared to psychotherapy, medication more often does that job.

Treating depression, clinicians aim for very thorough responses—few remaining symptoms. A current study finds that, compared to psychotherapy, medication more often does that job.

Mindfulness Is Oversold

Has mindfulness therapy been oversold? A new paper suggests that it has—and that psychotherapy research in general may be in crisis.

Has mindfulness therapy been oversold? A new paper suggests that it has—and that psychotherapy research in general may be in crisis.