There are many types of treatment that can help alleviate the symptoms of depression. Two-thirds of people living with the condition never seek treatment, even though 80 percent of all people with clinical depression who seek treatment do see improvement within a matter of weeks. Not all treatments will work for everyone. Your doctor can help determine which method or methods are right for you.
Typical depression treatments involve medications, therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, and, typically as a last resort, medical procedures.
Exercise is often the first thing your doctor will recommend to help your depression. Learn how exercise positively affects brain chemistry.
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Some people prefer to treat their health problems naturally. Learn about different, all-natural ways to help your depression.
Drug therapy is typically used for most depression patients. Learn about the different types of antidepressants on the market.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are the most commonly prescribed antidepressant because of the low incidence of side effects.
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, or SNRIs, are typically used for people who do not respond to SSRIs.
MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) are a class of medications used to treat depression, yet they're typically reserved for a special sect of patients.
