For cases in which medication and/or psychotherapy does not help alleviate a person’s treatment-resistant depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be useful. ECT, formerly known as “shock therapy,” used to have a negative reputation. But in recent years, it has greatly improved and can provide relief for people with severe depression who have not been able ( Read More…)
Psychotherapy for Depression
March 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Several types of psychotherapy—or “talk therapy”— can help people with depression.
Some regimens are short-term (10 to 20 weeks) and other regimens are longer-term, depending on the needs of the individual. Two main types of psychotherapies-cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT)-have been shown to be effective in treating depression.
By teaching new ways of thinking and ( Read More…)
How is depression diagnosed and treated?
February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Depressive illnesses, even the most severe cases, are highly treatable disorders. As with many illnesses, the earlier that treatment can begin, the more effective it is and the greater the likelihood that a recurrence of the depression can be prevented.
What medical conditions cause the same symptoms as depression?
The first step to getting appropriate treatment is ( Read More…)