Treatments

The recommended treatment for depression is a combination of antidepressant medication and therapy -  either cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or Interpersonal Relationship Therapy (IPT).

There is also a range of natural and other treatments as well as tools and techniques, that many people have found very useful in treating and/or managing their depression.

We aim to provide a comprehensive information source for the different treatments, techniques and tools others have found helpful.  However this is for general information purposes only… 

It is important that you discuss your personal treatment with your doctor!. 

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Medical Treatments

Psychological Therapies 

Natural & Alternate Treatments

Online Treatment Trials! 

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Medical Treatments

Antidepressant Medication

Deep Brain Stimulation

Electric Convulsive Therapy (ECT)

rTMS

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

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Psychological Therapies

There are different approaches to psychological therapy and all, regardless of the particular philosophy, aim to help people overcome emotional and behavioural problems. 

Contemporary research suggests that the two most effective psychological approaches for depression and anxiety are cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), also known as interpersonal relationship therapy.

Both these approaches have been found to be very effective and usually require no more than about 10 sessions with an appropriately trained and qualified psychologist.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Interpersonal Relationship Therapy (IPT)
 

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has produced a Literature Review of evidence-based psychological treatments that you may find helpful.
 

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Natural & 'Alternative' Treatments

Exercise

Exercise Can 'Help Treat Depression':  People report feeling better after vigorous activity

The power of exercise to improve a person's mood should no longer be overlooked as a frontline treatment for depression, says the Black Dog Institute.  The Age, April 15, 2009
 

Massage

Relaxation

SAM-e

Sleep

St John's Wort

Vitamins

 

Homoeopathy

Kinesiology