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Can you tell me if behaviour therapy is used for depression?

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Yes: Cognitive behavioral therapy of cbt is a very effective treatment of depression. Changing maladaptive behaviors such as isolating yourself, poor self care, or staying in bed too much can have a great benefit to improving depression.

Dr Jassey agreed

Answered 12/11/2015

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