Depression Therapy Research Paper

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1 in 4 people will experience a depressive episode by the time they are 24. Physiologists say that depression is the cold of mental illnesses but, this does not mean it should not be taken seriously (Leigh 46, 15). 15% of depressed individuals commit suicide, causing suicide to be the second leading cause of death for individuals 10-24 years old (CDC). Because there are a variety of therapies, natural medications, and alternative treatments if antidepressants fail, it is obvious to me that there is an abundant of treatments for depression to help one get better. In some depression cases, someone will not respond to antidepressants, but there are other treatments. If someone is at a risk of harming themselves and are unresponsive
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The most common types are psychoanalysis, psychodynamic, cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy and, experiential therapy. Psychoanalytic Therapy is one of the most popular and well known therapies to treat depression. This therapy is known as “the talking cure” because the patient just discusses there past and present life scenarios (Leigh 8). The theory behind this therapy is someones behavior and character is shaped around childhood life and events in their life. Psychodynamic therapy is similar to psychoanalytic therapy. Rather than digging into a patient's past life, the therapist discovers parts of the patients psyche, areas that they were unaware of that formed and caused their mental illness or behavior problems. This is one of the oldest modern therapies that is still used (WMD). Although few therapists perform exclusively this type of therapy, it is still a popular form of therapy for its results. Cognitive Therapy is the most used therapy for depression. It can correct negative thinking and help someone view challenging situations clearly and helps the patient learn skills when dealing with stress. This form of therapy is used after a patient believes they have recovered in order to prevent a relapse. There is little to no risk with cognitive therapy. In interpersonal therapy, a therapist will conduct an interview with the patient in order to find present problems to help the patient get better. They work out one problem at a time by resolving it together. This is typically a faster process because the therapist is only to help the patient resolve problems that are causing stress. There are many different types of therapy that can help many types of