Who benefits from antidepressants?
There is now abundant evidence that antidepressants
are effective for most people with depression. In
general, antidepressants have the greatest benefit
in people with:
moderate to severe depression
depression
which is not responding to psychological treatment
alone
Psychological techniques will often be used in combination
with antidepressant medication. The medication provides
relief from the disabling symptoms, while the psychotherapy
helps people to understand the illness and learn
more effective ways to cope with problems.
