Non-medication Treatments

Psychotherapy, commonly called 'talking therapy', used in combination with medication has been shown to be more effective in treating depression than either treatment alone. Psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, social workers and other health care providers are often trained in different forms of psychotherapy. There are a number of types of psychotherapy to choose from. They type used will depend on the patient's personal and medical history.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognition refers to knowing or thinking. What we know or think about something affects how we respond to it. Cognitive behavioral therapy tries to help people become more aware of their faulty or negative thinking patterns and teaches them to think about things in new and healthier ways.

Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral therapy is a talking therapy aimed at encouraging patients to do certain activities, teach problem solving strategies, self-control therapy or social learning activities.

Interpersonal Therapy

This is talking therapy aimed at helping people cope with life's changes and losses. Therapists help you to develop skills to understand the effects of the change and grief. They also help you to develop healthy patterns to deal with change and loss.

Marital Therapy, Family Therapy and Group Therapy

These are all forms of talking therapy that help people deal with specific life situations they may want help with.