"Two of the short term psychotherapies that research has shown to be effective for depression are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT)."
Depression Symptoms
Facts
Genetics research indicates that risk for depression results from the influence of multiple genes acting together with environmental or other nongenetic factors.
The risk of developing bipolar disorder remains approximately equal for males and females throughout adolescence and adulthood.
Substantial evidence from neuroscience, genetics, and clinical investigation shows that depressive illnesses are disorders of the brain.
More than half of people with bipolar disorder type I (with severe mania) have a co occurring substance use disorder.
A study supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that CBT led to remission in nearly 65 percent of cases, a higher rate than either supportive therapy or family therapy.
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Depression Symptoms
Article Excerpts
Healthcare Assitant
"Depression can coexist with other illnesses and in such cases, it is important that the depression and each co occurring illness be appropriately diagnosed and treated."
Spinal Cord Injury Healthcare
"Substantial evidence from neuroscience, genetics, and clinical investigation shows that depressive illnesses are disorders of the brain."
Healthcare Research
"In men, common problems include reduced sexual drive, erectile dysfunction, and delayed ejaculation."
Healthcare Services Group
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