Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for depression. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.
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Adderall is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. Adderall is sometimes prescribed to treat depression. Since the FDA has… read more
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Ativan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety. Ativan is also known by its drug name, Lorazepam.
Ativan is an anxiolytic (antianxiety medication) of the… read more
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Carbatrol is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat trigeminal neuralgia and some types of seizures. Carbatrol is sometimes prescribed to treat certain types of… read more
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Celexa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Celexa is also known by its drug name, Citalopram.
Celexa is an antidepressant of the selective… read more
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Clozaril is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Clozaril is sometimes prescribed to treat depression that has failed to respond to… read more
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one type of psychotherapy. A therapist may use only CBT techniques, or CBT in combination with other types of psychotherapy. Psychotherapy may be used to treat depression… read more
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Complementary and alternative treatments (CAT) are popular with many people who have depression. CAT modalities for depression may include herbal or nutritional supplements, acupuncture, yoga, and meditation.… read more
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Cymbalta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Cymbalta is also… read more
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Depakene is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy. Depakene is sometimes prescribed to treat depressive symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. Since the FDA… read more
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Dexedrine is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. Dexedrine is sometimes prescribed to treat depression.… read more
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Effexor is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. Effexor is also… read more
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Elavil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Elavil is also known by its drug name, Amitriptyline.
Elavil is a tricyclic antidepressant. Elavil is… read more
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure sometimes used to treat severe cases of depression that don’t respond to therapy or medication. ECT may be used to treat depression characterized by… read more
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Emsam is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in people 12 years and older. Emsam is also known by its drug name, Selegiline.
Emsam is an… read more
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Eskalith is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat manic episodes in people with bipolar disorder. Eskalith is sometimes prescribed for people with major depressive… read more
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Exercise can help everyone stay healthy and feel their best. For people with depression, regular exercise can improve mood, help balance neurotransmitters in the brain, and lessen or prevent anxiety.
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Fetzima is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder. Fetzima is also known by its drug name, Levomilnacipran.
Fetzima is an antidepressant of… read more
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The Fisher Wallace Stimulator is a device cleared by the FDA to treat depression, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain.
What does it involve?
The Fisher Wallace Stimulator is a small, handheld,… read more
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Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is one type of psychotherapy. A therapist may use only IPT techniques, or IPT in combination with other types of psychotherapy. Psychotherapy may be used to treat depression on its… read more
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Ketamine is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be used an an anesthetic. Ketamine is sometimes used to treat depression. Since the FDA has not approved Ketamine… read more
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Klonopin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat seizures and panic disorder. Klonopin is also known by its drug name, Clonazepam.
Klonopin is an anxiolytic… read more
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Lamictal is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Lamictal is sometimes prescribed for people with major depressive disorder when… read more
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Latuda is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar depression. Latuda is also known by its drug name,… read more
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Lexapro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17. Lexapro is also known by its drug… read more
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Light therapy is a treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which may contribute to depression in some people. People with SAD feel more depressed in fall and winter, when there is less daylight.
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Lybalvi is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder in adults. Lybalvi may be prescribed alone for short periods to treat… read more
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Marplan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression when other antidepressants have failed. Marplan is also known by its drug name, Isocarboxazid.
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Nardil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain types of depression when other antidepressants have failed. Nardil is also known by its drug name, Phenelzine.… read more
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Neurontin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postherpetic neuralgia and some types of seizures. Neurontin is sometimes prescribed to treat depression and anxiety.… read more
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Norpramin is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression. Norpramin is also known by its drug name, Desipramine.
Norpramin is a tricyclic… read more
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Like everyone else, people with depression feel their best when they consistently eat a healthy, balanced diet. For those with depression, good nutrition may help improve mood and lessen symptoms of depression.… read more
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Oleptro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Oleptro is also referred to by its drug name, Trazodone.
Oleptro is an atypical… read more
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Pamelor is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression. Pamelor is also known by its drug name, Nortriptyline.
Pamelor is a tricyclic… read more
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Parnate is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive episodes in adults under close medical supervision. Parnate is also known by its drug name,… read more
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Paxil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Paxil is also known by its drug name, Paroxetine.… read more
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Pristiq is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depression disorder. Pristiq is also known by its drug name, Desvenlafaxine.
Pristiq is an antidepressant of… read more
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Provigil is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work disorder.… read more
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Prozac is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Prozac is also known by… read more
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Psychotherapy, also known simply as therapy, is a common treatment for depression. Therapy may be used to treat depression on its own or in combination with antidepressant medications.
What does it involve?… read more
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Remeron is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression in adults. Remeron is also referred to by its drug name, Mirtazapine.
Remeron is an atypical… read more
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Rexulti is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunctive (add-on) therapy to antidepressants for treating major depressive disorder. Rexulti is also known by its drug… read more
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Risperdal is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Risperdal is also known by its drug name,… read more
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Risperdal Consta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder. Risperdal Consta is also known by its drug name, Risperidone.… read more
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Ritalin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorders. Ritalin is sometimes prescribed to treat depression. Since the FDA has not… read more
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Savella is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat fibromyalgia. Savella is sometimes prescribed to treat depression. Since the FDA has not approved Savella specifically… read more
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Seroquel XR is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of bipolar disorder and some types of depression. Seroquel XR is also known by its drug name, Quetiapine.… read more
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Sinequan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat several types of depression. Sinequan is also referred to by its drug name, Doxepin.
Sinequan is a tricyclic… read more
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Spravato is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults whose depression has not been effectively treated by other antidepressant medicines. Spravato is taken in… read more
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Tegretol is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat trigeminal neuralgia and some types of seizures. Tegretol is sometimes prescribed to treat certain types of… read more
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Tofranil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Tofranil is also known by its drug name, Imipramine.
Tofranil is a tricyclic antidepressant. Tofranil… read more
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Topamax is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy and migraines. Topamax is sometimes prescribed to treat depression. Since the FDA has not approved Topamax… read more
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a medical procedure sometimes used to treat severe cases of depression that don’t respond to therapy or medication. TMS may also be considered as treatment for… read more
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Trintellix is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder. Trintellix is also referred to by its drug name, Vortioxetine. Trintellix was previously… read more
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Valium is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety. Valium is also known by its drug name, Diazepam.
Valium is an anxiolytic (antianxiety medication) of the… read more
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Viibryd is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder. Viibryd is also referred to by its drug name, Vilazodone.
Viibryd is an atypical… read more
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Vivactil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression in people who are under close medical supervision. Vivactil is also known by its drug name, Protriptyline.… read more
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Wellbutrin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder. Wellbutrin is also known by its drug name, Bupropion.
Wellbutrin is an atypical… read more
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Xanax is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety. Xanax is also known by its drug name, Alprazolam.
Xanax is an anxiolytic (antianxiety medication) of the… read more
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Zoloft is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Zoloft is also known by its drug name, Sertraline.
Zoloft is an antidepressant… read more
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Zyprexa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia. Zyprexa is sometimes prescribed to treat depression that has failed to respond to… read more
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