Depression Treatment

It is unclear whether chiropractic therapy can relieve depression symptoms. But it may help relieve aches and pains that may be caused by depression. Chiropractic techniques are most often used to treat problems of the body, such as back and neck... Full Answer

Researchers have found psychotherapy to be extremely effective in treating depression. They concluded that long-term "talk therapy" is more effective than short-term therapy that lasts only 10 to 20 weeks. Treatment for depression often involves... Full Answer

If antidepressants and psychotherapy have not improved your depression symptoms, your psychiatrist may suggest electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). ECT changes the brain's chemistry by sending electric currents through the brain to create a brief... Full Answer

As its name suggests, treatment-resistant depression is depression that does not respond to traditional doses of antidepressants and psychotherapy ("talk therapy"). Full Answer

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) delivers a mild, preprogrammed electrical shock to the brain. This is done through a tiny battery-powered device, like a pacemaker, that is implanted under the skin on the left side of the chest. It is thought that this... Full Answer

The dangers of taking antidepressants if you don't really need them is that it could prevent you from seeking treatment for the real issue, and they can also change your brain chemistry. Watch as psychiatrist Daniel Amen, MD, describes these risks. Full Answer

Evidence supporting the use of homeopathy to treat depression is lacking. More studies are needed. You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical... Full Answer

The dominant approach to treating depression is the medical model and its attendant treatment of choice -- antidepressant medications. Most depressed people who go to the doctor for treatment are given prescriptions for medicine alone rather than pointed... Full Answer

There is conflicting evidence for the use of light therapy in treating nonseasonal depression. Research suggests that light therapy may benefit women who have depression during the menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. However, results are inconclusive.... Full Answer

Despite the known effectiveness of treatment for depression, the majority of people in need do not receive it. Where data is available, this is globally fewer than 50%, but fewer than 30% for most regions and even less than 10% in some countries.... Full Answer