Depression can make you feel hopeless and helpless. But just taking the first step—deciding to get treatment—can make all the difference.
In this section, you'll learn about medication and psychotherapy, or "talk therapy", the standard treatments for depression. Plus, you'll find Look, Listen & Learn™ features like:
Treatment Tips
Antidepressant medications work for many people—they can make you feel better, and can improve or completely relieve your symptoms. But sometimes people have unrealistic fears or expectations about them. Some hope to feel better overnight; others worry that medications will change their personalities in ways they won't like. Both extremes are unlikely. The first step towards getting better and staying better is to take your medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
No comments:
Post a Comment