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How is depression treated?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / Treating Depression
"Depression may be treated with antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. Medications often act on neurotransmitter pathways, while psychotherapy helps people develop more effective ways to manage life problems. Symptoms commonly improve within six to eight weeks of medication, and continuing medication after recovery can reduce relapse risk."
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