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Overview
Treatment options range from medications and psychotherapy to deep brain stimulation and electroshock therapy. Which treatments your mental health professional recommends will depend in part on the results of the evaluation. Some people with milder forms may do well with psychotherapy alone. Those with moderate or severe forms of depression most often benefit from medications. Often, the best treatment is a combination of psychotherapy and medication: With medication, the symptoms are alleviated fairly quickly, while psychotherapy helps the patient learn to deal more effectively with life's problems. All forms of depression can also be alleviated with exercise, a healthy diet, and regular sleep.
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