Depression treatments vary but there are two primary methods. These treatments, generally used together are medication and psychotherapy. Recent studies now indicate changes in lifestyles can have beneficial effects. These changes can be as simple as exercising regularly and taking dietary supplements.
Generally one particular medication or combination of medications can produce significant results. But occasionally, good responses are harder to achieve. When depression is resistant to medical treatment, more through assessment is needed. This may lead to psychotherapy, focusing on lifestyle changes and changes or increases in medication.
In emergency cases, hospitalization may be needed. If a patient is determined to be dangerous to themselves or to others, hospitalization is needed until they are responsive to treatment and no longer present any danger. A less drastic alternative treatment program is partial hospitalization. This is where the patient spends most of the day in a psychiatric hospital setting, but spends the night at home.
Intensive treatment typically includes group therapy, individual therapy and medication management. This method is often...
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