significant improvement within 23-30 sessions. The other form of treatment for depression previously listed was medication. In most depressions with the exception of the severe depression, and bipolar depression, taking medication is an option. Antidepressant medication does not cure depression, but it helps one feel better. Currently there are over 20 antidepressants available. These antidepressants help with symptoms such as sleep and appetite disturbances, chronic fatigue, and significant concentration problems but they do not help problems such as difficulties with family members or children, etc. The most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants are medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The length of treatment for depression for each person is different, in general medications are taken from 6 months to a year. Studies show that in order to prevent depression from reoccurring, people should keep taking their medication for at least 4 to 9 months after they feel better. There are three phases of depression treatment:-Phase 1 lasts for the first 6 to 12 weeks that a person takes medicine for depression. During this time, the person should begin to feel better. But its still important for the person to keep taking the antidepressant medication because the depression can still come back during Phase1.-Phase 2 lasts for 4 to 9 months. The person should remain feeling better with continued treatment. Usually, the person will keep taking medication at the same dose during Phase 2. The person should not stop taking the antidepressant medication without talking to the doctor.-Phase 3 of treatment can last another year, or longer. How long it lasts depends on the depressed persons medical history and on the advice of the doctor or other healthcare professional. Not all people need to take their medication during Phase 3.Thus, depression the common cold of psychological disorders, which affects ...
