Depression
Depression
Psychological Treatments
- Behavior Therapy/Behavioral Activation  NEW (strong research support)
- Cognitive Therapy NEW (strong research support)
- Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (strong research support)
- Interpersonal Therapy NEW (strong research support)
- Problem-Solving Therapy (strong research support)
- Self-Management/Self-Control Therapy (strong research support)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy NEW (modest research support)
- Behavioral Couple Therapy (modest research support)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (Process-Experiential)Â NEW (modest research support)
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (modest research support)
- Reminiscence/Life Review Therapy (modest research support)
- Self-System Therapy (modest research support)
- Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapy (modest research support)
For more information on depression and its treatment, please visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.
Note:Â Other psychological treatments may also be effective in treating Depression, but they have not been evaluated with the same scientific rigor as the treatments above. Many medications may also be helpful for depression, but we do not cover medications in this website. Of course, we recommend a consultation with a mental health professional for an accurate diagnosis and discussion of various treatment options. When you meet with a professional, be sure to work together to establish clear treatment goals and to monitor progress toward those goals. Feel free to print this information and take it with you to discuss your treatment plan with your therapist.