How effective is the treatment of depression?

  Most depressed patients can achieve clinical cure with standardized treatment, and the average time to reach clinical cure level is 2 to 6 weeks, and the general course of treatment is about 6 months.  Of course, there are a small number of refractory depressions with unsatisfactory treatment results, and some depressed patients are prone to relapse, so it is especially important to adhere to the standard treatment and consolidation therapy. Standardized treatment includes the use of antidepressant medication recommended by international treatment guidelines and with psychological adjustment, and patients with obvious psychosocial factors causes should also combine with psychological counseling or psychotherapy.  If you recognize the manifestations of depression, find it in time, go to a regular hospital to see a psychiatrist early, and after a clear diagnosis, strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, take the medication in sufficient amount and in sufficient course, and cooperate with the doctor to actively adjust your psychology, you can leave the heavy depression behind and enjoy a good life one day earlier.