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Why isn't my depression treatment effective?

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Why isn't my depression treatment effective?

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If you find your depression treatments aren't working, there are several questions you should ask yourself that may help. Psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, discusses the factors that may be impeding your treatment, and what you can do.

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