What treatments are available for depression?

Answer 1

Psychotherapy (especially cognitive-behavioral therapy of CBT) with or without antidepressant medication is the most common and most effective treatment of depressive episodes.

For refractory depression, combination medication therapies are sometimes needed.

For refractory and severe, treatment-resistant depression, accompanied by unremitting suicidal thoughts, ECT is sometimes used and can be lifesaving. Nowadays, ECT is only performed under anesthesia in hospital post-op recovery rooms.

Answer 2

There are several types of depression medications (antidepressants) used to treat depression and conditions that have depression as a component of the disease, such as Bipolar disorder. These drugs improve symptoms of depression by increasing the availability of certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. It is believed that these brain chemicals can help improve emotions.

Answer 3

There are a few treatment options for depression. One option, which is very common, is medication. Another possible option is therapy, which is often combined with medication.

Answer 4

Please kindly note here, the thing is one drug might work very well with one child, but it will not work on another child, it varies from person to person the drug.

Answer 5

get plenty of exercise, fresh air, fresh fruits and vegetables, no sugar, no caffiene, no cigarettes. show love to an animal... with distinct possitive reinforcement and bounderies

Answer 6

the best thing to do is to go see your doctor he will five you medicine to help you with depression

Answer 7

Get the depressed child a dog. Hanging out with a dog releases hormones that make you feel happy and destroy depression.

Answer 8

Depression treatments vary and it depends on what type of treatment you are looking for to accommodate your mother but St. John's Wort is sometimes suggested.

Answer 9

Medication, or HELP