Questions about TREATMENT for DEPRESSION?
I need to write a 3 page term paper on Depression, but I’m having a hard time researching it. I need to know the treatment mode (meaning what is the name of the treatment), the type (cognitive, humanistic, etc.), the proecedure of taking the treatment, and the effectivenes. ANyone; help?? Please.
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January 4th, 2010 at 4:11 am
The most common and effective form of psychotherapy for depression currently is CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy. The cognitive part refers to working on how you think, or more specifically, the conversation you have with yourself, while the behavioral part is about changing how you act. Research has also shown that CBT alone, or for that matter, medications by themselves or lifestyle changes by itself is not as effective as all of them together.
January 4th, 2010 at 4:11 am
Numerous treatments for depression are available. Standard depression treatment options include:
Medications
Psychotherapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Emerging treatments for depression include:
Brain stimulation
Complementary and alternative treatments
In some cases, your primary care doctor can treat your depression. In other cases, you may benefit from treatment with a qualified mental health provider, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker.
Read more at:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175
Take care as always!!