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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Abilify is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia, the acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder, and as an adjunctive…
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Abilify Asimtufii is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and as a maintenance monotherapy (single-drug treatment) for bipolar 1 disorder in adults…
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Abilify Maintena is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia and the maintenance monotherapy (single-drug treatment) of bipolar 1 disorder in adults. This…
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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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Cobenfy is a combination medication of xanomeline, a muscarinic agonist, and trospium chloride, a muscarinic antagonist, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia…
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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
The Depakene FS brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.
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Depakene is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy. Depakene is…
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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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Erzofri, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is an atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic drug used for treating schizophrenia in adults. People who are new to Erzofri or similar drugs…
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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.
Marplan… read more