Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do people ever recover enough from major depression that they don't need treatment anymore?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: If the depression is the first one ever and caused by a bad situation and there is little family history of depression, there is a good chance that full recovery is possible with good treatment and resolution of the stress.
Answered 9/28/2016
6.4k views
Sometimes: In the case of a first episode, about 50% of patients will never have another episode. Unfortunately, the second episode means a risk of 75% that you will have another episode, and the risk goes up from there.
Answered 10/4/2016
6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are some of the best herbal treatment options for treatment-resistant major depression?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What type of treatment for major depression anxioty bipolar?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Major feelings of depression for 6yrs.Been to counselling many times.Suicidal thoughts are common + i self harm. What do I have + is there treatment?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Long-running dysthymia, w/occasional episodes of major depression. Also OCD and ADD. I bought a 10k light therapy box. Can I overuse it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How long would treatment for major depression be?
What are the treatment options for major depression?
What is your advice regarding divorcing while having major treatment resistant depression? Could it help the depression?
Ok i need to know, what would be the best line of treatment medication wise for severe depression due to a divorce and major life changes?
I got major depression after a gunshot wound. Does the source matter when picking a treatment?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
