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Other Therapies

Psychotherapy, or "talk therapy", in which you and a professional talk about what you're feeling, is a vital tool in the treatment of depression. For people with mild to moderate depression, it may be effective on its own. But many people with major depression do better with treatment that combines psychotherapy and medication.

Some of the therapy approaches used to treat depression are cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and group therapy.

There are several types of therapists who work with people who have depression, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. Finding the right therapist is an important step on the road to recovery.

Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, is a treatment that is often misunderstood, but it can be effective in cases of extreme depression.

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