Eckshtain D, et al. - Given a 2006 meta-analysis indicating modest benefits for psychotherapy vs control, researchers sought if there has been any improvement following 13 more years of research in that regard. They recognized 655 randomized, English-language psychotherapy trials for individuals aged 4 to 18 years by searching PubMed, PsychINFO, and Dissertation Abstracts International for 1960 to 2017. That effects were significantly larger for interpersonal therapy vs cognitive behavioral therapy, for youth self-reported outcomes vs parent-reports, and for comparisons with inactive control conditions (eg, waitlist) vs active controls (eg, usual care) were three identified moderator effects. They noted modest youth depression psychotherapy effects; these effects have not changed much over the past 13 years. Findings thereby emphasize the necessity for developing treatment and research to enhance both immediate and longer-term benefits.