Problems include relapse rates and side effects. All therapies are relatively effective and none work better than others although some treatments do work better for certain disorders. C-B treatments have the most empirical support in efficacy studies 6. Long term effectiveness is less well established. The Broader Context 1.
Treatment depends on cultural values and beliefs about psychopathology and personality.
Here economic conditions play a role in who gets mental health care. Deinstitutionalization is due to advances in treatment with medication. It has led to increases in homelessness and lack of care.