• Support from the Family: Treatment begins at home first. Unconditional love, care, and genuine affection gives much required moral support to the depressed person. Give time to them and listen to their problems. PROBLEMS WHEN SHARED ARE HALF CURED.
• Medication: Antidepressants are used in conventional way of treatment. However, drugs tolerance is limited and they have glaring side effects. Moreover these drugs cause dependency.
• Psychotherapy: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is found to be effective in treatment for Depression. CBT is therapy that focuses on modifying the thinking of the individual in such a way that they are able to cope with their problems.
• Food: Certain studies have revealed that nutritional deficiencies may also contribute Depression. So vitamin and mineral supplements are also generally prescribed in treatment for Depression.
• Lifestyle changes: Exercise, healthy balanced diet and stable lifestyle aids in controlling Depression.