Frequently Asked Questions about Depression Treatment
Frequently asked questions about different forms of treatment for depression.
What’s the first step in dealing with depression?
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Start here...
How is depression evaluated?
Screening for depression and other disorders.
Screening for depression and other disorders.
What are the treatments for depression?
About medications and psychotherapy.
About medications and psychotherapy.
What medications are used to treat depression?
Different medications for depression.
Different medications for depression.
What types of psychotherapy are used to treat depression?
Information on different approaches to psychotherapy.
Information on different approaches to psychotherapy.
Are there any herbal treatments for depression?
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) and SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) are substances available over the counter in the U.S. that may have some value in treating milder forms of depression.
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) and SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) are substances available over the counter in the U.S. that may have some value in treating milder forms of depression.
What is ECT?
Information about electroconvuslive therapy.
Information about electroconvuslive therapy.