Understanding treatment
What does psychotherapy for depression involve?
Psychological therapy is a professionally guided treatment involving conversation and, depending on the approach, exercises. Cognitive behavioural therapy is one example: It explores connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. [1]
General information for adults. Not medical or psychotherapeutic advice; not a substitute for examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Sources & editorial status
- IQWiG · How is depression treated? ↗
Plain-language overview of treatment approaches. It cannot choose a treatment for an individual person.
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