Treatment
According to (Bschor & Adli, 2008), depression disorders do best when combined with a medical care team including the “psychiatrist, general practitioner and family physician” (p. 783). Anti-depressants, psychotherapeutic approach, and family support are part of the treatment for depressive disorders (Bschor, et al., 2008). Each involves its own time line and depends on the improvement of the individual; it normally ranges from half a year to one year (Bschor, et al, 2008). The medication given increases the “synaptic concentration of serotonin and/or noradrenaline in the central nervous system” (Bschor, et al., 2008). Usually antidepressants may take 14 to 30 days for the beneficial results to occur (Bschor, et al., 2008). Depending …show more content…
Cognitive behavioral therapy increases affirmative support, teaches how to interpret and understand incongruous beliefs along with other cognitive falsehoods (Bschor, et al., 2008). Psychoanalytic psychotherapy addresses beliefs stemming from repressed childhood memories and lack of parental connection, which cause dysfunctional relationships as adults (Bschor, et al., 2008). Interpersonal psychotherapy places attention on confronting and enduring sorrow, character reversals, personal adjustments, and relationship struggles (Bschor, et al., 2008). If possible, support from family members increase the likelihood of the individual working through their depression with significant improvements (Bschor, et al., …show more content…
Multicultural therapy has shown an increase in minorities completing sessions in comparison to non-multicultural therapist experiencing a high rate of early-discontinued therapy sessions (Clinton, 2002). Understanding the multicultural differences helps in strategically utilizing the appropriate psychological approaches specifically tailored to the cultural background (Alegria, et al., 2014). For example, most multicultural groups have strong ties with their family and work together collectively, the men provide financial support, while the women are the caregivers, have admiration towards the older generation, and believe in maintaining their cultural customs (Clinton, et al.,
According to (Bschor & Adli, 2008), depression disorders do best when combined with a medical care team including the “psychiatrist, general practitioner and family physician” (p. 783). Anti-depressants, psychotherapeutic approach, and family support are part of the treatment for depressive disorders (Bschor, et al., 2008). Each involves its own time line and depends on the improvement of the individual; it normally ranges from half a year to one year (Bschor, et al, 2008). The medication given increases the “synaptic concentration of serotonin and/or noradrenaline in the central nervous system” (Bschor, et al., 2008). Usually antidepressants may take 14 to 30 days for the beneficial results to occur (Bschor, et al., 2008). Depending …show more content…
Cognitive behavioral therapy increases affirmative support, teaches how to interpret and understand incongruous beliefs along with other cognitive falsehoods (Bschor, et al., 2008). Psychoanalytic psychotherapy addresses beliefs stemming from repressed childhood memories and lack of parental connection, which cause dysfunctional relationships as adults (Bschor, et al., 2008). Interpersonal psychotherapy places attention on confronting and enduring sorrow, character reversals, personal adjustments, and relationship struggles (Bschor, et al., 2008). If possible, support from family members increase the likelihood of the individual working through their depression with significant improvements (Bschor, et al., …show more content…
Multicultural therapy has shown an increase in minorities completing sessions in comparison to non-multicultural therapist experiencing a high rate of early-discontinued therapy sessions (Clinton, 2002). Understanding the multicultural differences helps in strategically utilizing the appropriate psychological approaches specifically tailored to the cultural background (Alegria, et al., 2014). For example, most multicultural groups have strong ties with their family and work together collectively, the men provide financial support, while the women are the caregivers, have admiration towards the older generation, and believe in maintaining their cultural customs (Clinton, et al.,