"In general, severe depressive illnesses, particularly those that are recurrent, will require medication (or ECT under special conditions) along with, or preceding, psychotherapy for the best outcome."

"CBT, designed to be a time-limited therapy, focuses on changing these distortions."

 

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"Engage the depressed person in conversation and listen carefully and do not disparage feelings expressed, but point out realities and offer hope, and lastly do not ignore remarks about suicide, Report them to the depressed person's therapist."

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  • Research has revealed that depression is occurring earlier in life today than in past decades.
  • Over 70 percent of older suicide victims visit their primary care physician within the month of their death; many have a depressive illness that goes undetected during these visits.
  • Approximately 80 percent of older adults with depression improve when they receive treatment with antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.
  • More than half of people with bipolar disorder type I (with severe mania) have a co occurring substance use disorder.
  • An NIMH sponsored study of 9 to 17 year olds estimates that the prevalence of any depressive disorder is more than 6 percent in a six month period, with almost 5 percent having major depression.

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"Many people use St John's wort without consulting a physician."

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"Other forms of antidepressants require no food restrictions."

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"Other health professionals who may prescribe a drug such as a dentist or other medical specialist should be told of the medications the patient is taking."

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"Patients often are tempted to stop medication too soon ans they may feel better and think they no longer need the medication or they may think the medication isn't helping at all."

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