Question

Psychotherapy treatments for adolescent depression are Group of answer choices a) ineffective. b) quite effective on their own, but they are time-consuming. c) about three times more effective as a treatment than drugs alone. d) seldom effective unless used in combination with drugs.

Answer 1

Answer:

Psychotherapy treatments for adolescent depression are: c) about three times more effective as a treatment than drugs alone.

Explanation:

Psychotherapy treatment is one of the most important options when adressing adolescents depression. Even though in some cases medication is considered necessary, the best way to treat depression at any age is by going to a psychologist. Medicine can help with the symptons and also so the person can feel better and be able to go talk to someone, but medicine alone won´t help treat depression. Talking and going through what the depression is about is essential.

It is recomendable a sustained process of psychotherapy for any adolescent diagnose with depression.