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How effective is counseling for depression?
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Therapy: Is one modality, along with medications if needed.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Very: To expand on ehat wss previously submitted, counsrling can be very effective for treating depression. Research has shown cognitive-behavioral therapy ti be as effective as antidepressants. The drawback is that it may take longer for the depression to lift, as compared to meds.
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