Psychotherapy Recommended Treatment for Depression

Psychotherapy Recommended Treatment for Depression: "Psychotherapy Usually First Line of Treatment for Depression

Psychotherapy is often the first form of treatment recommended for depression. Sometimes called 'therapy' for short, the word psychotherapy actually encompasses a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, a person with depression talks to a licensed and trained mental health professional who helps him or her identify and work through the factors that may be triggering their depression.

These factors include:

* Grief from the loss of a loved one or grief from having a chronic illness
* Disputes with family, friends, or co-workers
* Role transitions, such as moving to a new city, graduating from high school or college, changing jobs, or retiring
* Social isolation
* Substance abuse

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posted by Robert Heard at 8:24 AM