A 33-year-old member asked:
What do experts consider effective ways to get rid of depression?
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Dr. Leslie Howellanswered
psychiatry 21 years experience
Depression treatment: There are both medical and non-medical treatments for depression. Non-medical treatments for depression include exercise, healthy diet, therapy, herbal supplements (5 htp, same and st john's wort), journaling and light therapy. I can't really say there is one particular treatment that is the best. Often for severe depression a combination treatment of medication and therapy is beneficial.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
I don't know how to get rid of my depression. What do experts suggest?
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Dr. William Singeranswered
Pediatric Neurology 52 years experience
Treat depression: You should contact a psychiatrist or psychologist for diagnosis and treatment. If necessary, there are many available medications to complement therapy.
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Last updated Oct 30, 2019
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