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Suggest Treatment For Depression

I have a 22 yr old depressed grand daughter and not sure what she is taking for depression, maybe nothing. she has declined counseling at this time. I am encouraging her to seek help. what is your opinion on trans cranial electric current therapy and is it being used in the USA thanks elsie
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
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Hello,

She needs to be seen by a psychiatrist to assess the grade of depression and any associated symptoms. She needs to use anti-depressants as advised by a specialist. She may also need cognitive behavioral therapy to overcome her symptoms along with medication.

When all the other modes of treatment like I mentioned above fail, only then Trans cranial electric current therapy is advised. So please take her to a psychiatrist first as soon as possible. Any suicidal tendencies are to be spotted and treated.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Hello, She needs to be seen by a psychiatrist to assess the grade of depression and any associated symptoms. She needs to use anti-depressants as advised by a specialist. She may also need cognitive behavioral therapy to overcome her symptoms along with medication. When all the other modes of treatment like I mentioned above fail, only then Trans cranial electric current therapy is advised. So please take her to a psychiatrist first as soon as possible. Any suicidal tendencies are to be spotted and treated. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist