Overview
Pharmaceutical or pharmacological therapies for depression involve the use of medications to reduce symptoms of depression, including antidepressants and related drugs. These medications work by influencing chemical messengers in the brain known as neurotransmitters, and help to relieve the symptoms of depression by restoring balance to the brain’s neurotransmitters. With proper medication and psychotherapy, individuals living with depression can often find relief from the most severe symptoms of their disorder. Pharmaceutical therapy has also been found to be effective in preventing future episodes of depression and can even help people manage co-occurring mental and physical health conditions.
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