Light Therapy For Depression
- Depression and Light Therapy, Electric Shock Treatment
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Psychotherapy
Among the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," 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
For many patients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works as well as antidepressants in...
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From Our Sources
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Depression Information
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