Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Symptoms and Treatments

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a particularly effective treatment for both anxiety and depression and when combined with antidepressant medications, it is even more effective. CBT works by helping you reframe your thoughts, resulting in different patterns of thinking and being able to recognize harmful thoughts as they happen. It also helps provide coping mechanisms.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is another form of talk therapy that focuses on improving interpersonal (between people) functioning. It helps you look at your relationships in a more objective and healthy way.

Solution-focused Therapy

Solution-focused therapy (SFT) helps with goal-setting and solutions for achieving those goals. It does this by reframing your thoughts towards a more positive outlook, rather than remaining mired in negative thoughts that depression can often create.