Open AccessAre Pharmaceutical Treatments or Psychological Approaches a More Effective Way of Treating Depression?
Author(s) -
Ruochen Wu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of clinical and nursing research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-3693
pISSN - 2208-3685
DOI - 10.26689/jcnr.v4i4.1170
Subject(s) - psychotherapist , depression (economics) , psychology , interpersonal communication , cognition , medicine , clinical psychology , psychiatry , social psychology , economics , macroeconomics
Objective: To review the related researches on the treatment of depression around the world and to summarize the advantages and disadvantages of antidepressants and psychotherapy, so that to find a more effective treatment plan for depression. Methods: The principles of several common pharmaceutical treatment combined with psychological approach were analyzed, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy and social support therapy included. Discussion: Some experimental results were illustrated and the advantages of Pharmaceutical treatment combined with psychological approach was revealed. Conclusion: Research indicates when pharmaceutical treatment is available, the combination of drugs and psychotherapy is more effective than sole pharmaceutical treatment.