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Doctor my father is suffering from depression. Please tell me what are the treatments for depression?
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Depression is treated through psychotherapy and medications. In a few severe cases, the patient has to be admitted to hospital. Medications include- tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, atypical antidepressants, and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Psychotherapy treatment involves talking to a mental health expert and explaining your mental condition and symptoms.
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