The researchers randomly assigned about half the patients to a depression treatment program within the general practice that included psychotherapy and drugs.
For patients who do not recover quickly, the protocol also includes support groups and/or psychotherapy.
Other types of counseling include group treatment, brief psychodynamic psychotherapy, and family therapy.
Clinical practice includes education, the techniques of behavior change, and psychotherapy.
Treatment for depression may include medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), or a combination of both.
Their regimen also includes psychotherapy at least twice a week.
Treatments for the diseases include medication, psychotherapy, and others.
Physicians should urge their patients to seek a program which includes psychological evaluation, group support and possibly psychotherapy.
The program includes both group and individual psychotherapy.
The conditions, lawyers say, could include regular psychotherapy, electronic monitoring and supervision by family members or social service agencies.