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No “one size fits all” path exists to recovery from depression; each person’s case is different. For some, depression is a short-term illness that lasts a matter of weeks, but for up to 30 percent of depression patients, it is a long-term illness with symptoms that are managed rather than entirely eliminated.
Fortunately, numerous effective therapies are available. Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy, a strategy that seeks to break negative thinking habits, can be successful in ameliorating symptoms of depression. Moreover, people recovering from depression may benefit from anti-depressant medications.
Effective solutions also exist for people who do not respond to traditional approaches. These patients may benefit from brain stimulation therapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation.