Treatment Plan Interventions Depression
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Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available including psychotherapy, antidepressants, or both. In general, the treatment choice depends on the degree and type of depression and other accompanying conditions. It also may depend on age, pregnancy status, or other individual factors.
In choosing treatment options, it is important for the patient to be fully involved in the decision-making process.
Patients with Major Depression. Numerous studies support a...
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From Our Experts
Planning for the New Year: Creating a Treatment Plan
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Mental Health and College: Treatment vs. Self-Medication
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Understanding Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Part...
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Question of the Week: Do You Have a Written Treatment Plan?
So many people are currently being treated for anxiety or depression without understanding what progress mean or what the objectives of... Read more »
When to Seek Treatment for Emotional Distress Part I: Coping with a...
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Pain-related depression responds to tailored treatments: study...
A new U.S. study has found that a combination of drug and behavioral interventions helps reduce pain and depression in patients with musculoskeletal... Read more »
When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distres...
As I pointed out in Part I, much of the early distress experienced by most individuals diagnosed with a serious or life threatening illness will... Read more »
Study: Suicide attempts fall after depression treatment begins...
A study of 109,000 depressed people suggests that intervention with either antidepressants or psychotherapy decreases the number of suicide attempts... Read more »
What is Multimodal Treatment and Why is it Important?
Academic failure, substance abuse, low self-esteem and an increase in the risk of antisocial and criminal behavior. These are some of the possible... Read more »
Caregivers are prone to depression, but intervention can help
Caring for a loved one with dementia can lead to depression and illness. But according to a new study, intervention may help. Researchers at the... Read more »
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