Depression

Depression - Symptoms

Depression - How to prevent?

Depression - Diagnosis

Depression - Treatments

Medications: Antidepressant medications effectively treat depression, lifting the mood and alleviating symptoms. The choice of antidepressant depends on the patient's symptoms, side effect tolerability, and the doctor's treatment plan.
Psychological and Social Interventions:

Psychotherapy: "Talk therapy" like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy can be used for mild to moderate depression, either alone or in combination with antidepressant therapy.
Social Interventions: Depending on the patient's needs, social interventions such as family or marital therapy, and financial or occupational assistance may be beneficial.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT):

ECT can be considered when other treatments fail, a rapid response is needed, or the condition is severe and potentially life-threatening (e.g., severe suicidality or refusal to eat and drink).
ECT involves the controlled induction of seizures for therapeutic purposes and is performed under general anesthesia.

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Article contributed by Psychiatry, Singapore General Hospital; Department of Psychology; Department of Family Medicine

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