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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression Medications Antidepressants are the first-line treatment for depression.  The majority of patients will be able to find relief with these medications. Search Related Topics:  antidepressant discontinuation symptoms  sexual dysfunction  drug side-effects Psychotherapy Psychotherapists are trained in techniques which can help the patient with mental illness, behavior issues or personal growth.  Psychotherapy in conjunction with medication is considering to be the most effective treatment for depression. Search Related Topics:  self-help for depression  psychotherapy  cognitive behavioral therapy ECT Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a type of treatment for depression which involves applying a short pulse of electricity to the scalp in order to cause a seizure. It is generally only used when other treatments have failed, medications might endanger the patient or fast results are needed. Search Related Topics:  depression treatments  ect  Vagus Nerve Stimulation Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses an implanted device to provide periodic stimulation to the vagus nerve. It is approved in the United States, Canada and the European Union for treatment-resistant depression. Search Related Topics:  depression treatments  vagus nerve stimulation  Related Searches Severe Depression Depression Support Anxiety Depression Treat Depression Depression Treatment Featured Articles Suicide and Self-Injury Your Rights Depression Facts FAQs Glossary of Depression Terms Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Depression Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression   Follow me on: Advertisement