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Can psychotherapy be as effective as medications for depression treatment?

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Can psychotherapy be as effective as medications for depression treatment?

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Psychotherapy is an important part of the treatment of depression, and can even be effective on its own for mild cases. Psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, discusses various types of psychotherapy and how it's used in conjunction with medications.

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