What treatments are available for severely depressed people?

Answer by  Kassidy (223)

The most common treatment for severely depressed people is a series of counseling sessions, numbering at least one a week. One can also prescribe exercise or meet with a doctor to find if the disease has physiological origins.

Answer by  timeismoney (994)

First, it is critical to safeguard against suicide. Psychotherapy and antidepressant medications are effective interventions, particularly cognitive psychotherapy and SSRI medications (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. More severe depression, such as Bipolar Disorder, responds to other medications. Electroshock therapy may be needed for very severe depression.