Finding the Best Depression Treatment

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Deciding Between Antidepressants

Every person responds differently to antidepressant medicine. It's impossible to know which one to take before you try it. But if all antidepressants are considered roughly equal in their effectivness, how can this be? See expert answer ›

The Stages of Depression Treatment

When depression treatments aren't effective, don't give up.  There are plenty of treatment options available, and it often takes a trial and error process to find the one that will work for you. Learn more about how depression treatments are sequenced to achieve relief

How Well Are You Managing Depression?

Take a health test to evaluate your current treatment.

How Will You Really Feel During Depression Treatment?

If you're taking an antidepressant to treat depression, you're looking forward to feeling like your old self again. And chances are good that eventually, you will.  But it's important to be realistic. Otherwise, you might get discouraged and give up before treatment has a chance to work.

Combining Drugs and Therapy

No single treatment – whether a drug or a style of therapy – can beat depression in every case. But would you be better off with a combination of drugs and therapy? Research suggests the answer is yes ›

Sticking With Depression Treatment

When depression isn't treated, there's a high likelihood that it will recur. Roughly half of those who have a single untreated episode of major depression will go on to have another. See why treating depression aggressively pays off ›

Reference: Depression section on Better Medicine


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What to Ask Your Doctor About Depression

Be prepared to ask the right questions at your next doctor's appointment for depression.


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