Use and Perceived Helpfulness of Different Intervention Strategies in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Depression
Recent Publication
People with ME/CFS and people with depression often experience similar, highly stressful exhaustion - but deal with treatments very differently. A new study from the Research Centre Transitional Psychiatry at KL shows that people with depression usually rely on established therapies such as psychotherapy and medication. People with ME/CFS, on the other hand, try significantly more different approaches, such as pacing or nutritional supplements, and find many of them helpful. This reflects the current care situation: while there are clear treatment guidelines for depression, there is still a lack of effective, standardised treatment options for ME/CFS. The results emphasise the importance of further research and patient-centred treatment strategies for ME/CFS.
Dorczok, M. C., Mossaheb, N., Mittmann, G., Thomas, M. F., Bartova, L., Schrank, B., & Steiner-Hofbauer, V. (2026). Use and Perceived Helpfulness of Different Intervention Strategies in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Depression. Journal of Clinical Medicine. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15020849
Dr. Gloria Mittmann MSc
Scientific Staff (PostDoc)
Research Centre Transitional Psychiatry
Dr. Marina Frederike Thomas
Scientific Staff (PostDoc)
Research Centre Transitional Psychiatry
Mag. Dr. Verena Steiner-Hofbauer
Head of
Research Centre Transitional Psychiatry