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Depression in adults: treatment and management (NG222)

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TTreatment reatment How is this delivHow is this delivered? ered? KKeey features y features
about about

• There may be side

effects from the
medication, and
some people may

find it difficult to
later stop
antidepressant
medication.

• Focus is on
identifying • May be helpful for
problems, people who want
generating

• Individual sessions alternative to tackle current
difficulties and
delivered by a practitioner solutions, selecting improve future
with therapy-specific the best option, experiences.

training and competence. developing a plan
Individual and evaluating • Avoids potential
problem- • Usually consists of 6 to 12 whether it has side effects of

solving regular sessions. helped solve the medication.

• Delivered in line with problem. • The person will

current treatment • Goal-oriented and need to be willing
manuals. structured. to complete

homework
• Focuses on assignments.
resolving current

issues.

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