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Psychotherapy

Among the various psychotherapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If psychotherapy is used alone without medications, benefits should be evident within 8 weeks and symptoms should be fully resolved by 12 weeks. If these conditions are not met, then the patient should strongly consider antidepressant drugs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

In a major analysis of four randomized comparative studies, cognitive behavior therapy worked as well as antide...

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Multiple Sclerosis: Treating the Complications

...patients. It is among the most disabling problems in MS and is difficult to treat. Treating any problem (depression, hypothyroidism) that may be causing fatigue is important. Aerobic exercise... Read more »

The Effects of exercise on cancer, neurological disorders and other health conditions

...have antidepressant effects. Although there is little strong evidence that exercise can help manage depression, a number of studies have suggested benefits. Research findings include:Just 30... Read more »

Strategies for Managing Adult ADHD

...day. Exercise helps increase focus and attention, decrease excess energy and helps combat symptoms of depression. Including an exercise program in your daily routine will provide you with many... Read more »

Depression Treatment

Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available. Increasingly, professionals are viewing major depression as a chronic illness (the condition nearly always returns... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors

...Unlike tender points, trigger points are often small lumps, about the size of a pencil eraser.Major Depression. The link between psychological disorders and fibromyalgia is very strong and... Read more »

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