Learn More: Depression
Psychosocial Treatment: Healthcare Professionals and Clinical Settings
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A variety of psychosocial (psychotherapy) treatments may be used to alleviate depressive symptoms. Types of psychotherapy available include:
The full range of therapeutic methods available for treating depression encompasses the expertise of a wide range of healthcare professionals who provide services in a variety of venues. Professionals who provide psychotherapy include:
- psychiatrists (MD)
- psychologists (PhD)
- licensed clinical social workers (LSW)
- licensed marriage, family, and child counselors (MFCC)
Other professionals who can assist people with depression are:
- primary healthcare practitioners
- other mental health specialists
A network of healthcare facilities and community agencies provide the settings for delivery of healthcare services to people with depression:
- community mental health centers
- employee assistance programs (EAPs) at your work site
- family services or social services agencies
- health maintenance organizations (HMO)
- hospital-based outpatient mental health clinic
- hospital-based psychiatric inpatient unit
- outpatient psychiatric clinics
- private clinics and facilities
- state hospital outpatient clinics
- university- or medical–affiliated mental health programs
Psychosocial treatment may be used either as the sole therapy for depression or it may be combined with antidepressant medications.
