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Treatment. Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Your primary care doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medications to relieve symptoms. However, many people with depression also benefit from seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional.
Clinical depression, or major depressive disorder, is often just called “depression.” It’s the most severe type of depression. Without treatment, depression can get worse and last longer. In severe cases, it can lead to self-harm or death by suicide. The good news is that treatments can be very effective in improving symptoms.
Depression treatment is often a journey rather than a sprint. With patience and self-compassion, you can find methods that help you keep depression symptoms at bay. Psychotherapy for depression
Depression is considered a serious medical condition that can get worse without proper treatment. Depression symptoms Depression can be more than a constant state of sadness or feeling “blue.”
Depression Treatments for Adults. APA's Clinical Practice Guideline recommends seven psychotherapy interventions as well as a second-generation antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors — SSRIs — serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors — SNRIs — or norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitors — NDRIs) for the ...