This week, Peter Simons covers studies examining whether mental health literacy and essentialist thinking are associated with stigma against those with mental health problems. He also covers a study finding that psychotherapy is ineffective for the majority of children with depression.

• Mental Health Literacy Does Not Reduce Stigma, Psychosocial Approaches More Promising
• Essentialist Thinking May Drive Stigma Against People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
• Meta-analysis of Psychotherapy in Children Finds Lackluster Long Term Results