| There are a range of effective treatments for depression that general practitioners can consider.
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| | The diagnosis of major depression indicates a strong likelihood of response to antidepressants and/or psychological treatment.
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| | Patients with moderate to severe major depression benefit from antidepressant medications.
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| Most patients do best with a combination of antidepressant medications and some form of psychological therapy.
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| | Psychological treatments alone are most useful with mild to moderate levels of depression.
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