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This is particularly important because it is easy to incorrectly self-diagnose. If you are having mental health concerns that are impacting your life, ask a professional to help identify what the problems really are - root cause vs. symptoms can be tricky if you are trying to figure it out on your own.


Mhm, and what's the success rate of treating depression with a therapist?


> 62% of adults show improvement after psychotherapy (66% in CBT)

and on the flipside,

> 53% of adults with untreated depression show improvement in 12 months

More statistics where that came from here:

"Treatment outcomes for depression: challenges and opportunities" https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0...

I wish OPs partner a healthy recovery :) Depression is hard.


NB: Depression can be a symptom of another root cause. E.g. ADHD. Stuff like that can also be tricky to find out.


Right, someone I know closely had no success with depression meds, but finally a doctor had her go on anti-psychotics. And it has made a world a difference. Please seek help from a professional.


What's the success rate of treating depression without one?


A professional is useful even if they have to refer you to someone who has to prescribe you a solution, even if it’s ketamine recommendation.




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