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How To Treat A 38 Year Old Suffering With Depression?
HI, MY 38 YR OLD SON HAS BEEN DEALING WITH DEPRESSION SINCE HE WAS 14 YRS OLD, I M HIS MOTHER AND I VE HELPED HIM THROUGHT SOME VERY ROUGHT TIMES ALL THESE YRS. HE NEEDS TO SEE SOMEONE AND HES JUST AGREED TO IT - HOW DOES HE GO ABOUT FINDING SOMEONE WUITABLE FOR HIS NEEDS? I D APPRECIATE ANY GUIDANCE YOU CAN GIVE.
Sat, 21 Jun 2014
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In chronic depression, he needs both medication in form of antidepressant as well as psychotherapy. You can consult a psychiatrist as well as psychologist for proper treatment plan. You can also try some life style modification technique in his case. That would help to boost his confidence and improve social skills. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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In chronic depression, he needs both medication in form of antidepressant as well as psychotherapy. You can consult a psychiatrist as well as psychologist for proper treatment plan. You can also try some life style modification technique in his case. That would help to boost his confidence and improve social skills. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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