The current mechanism and treatment methods for depression

Abstract

Depression is a very common illness that negatively affects people's lives, mental states and families. This paper explains the causes of depression from both psychological and biological perspectives, finding that it is related to negative psychology and drugs, gender, genetics, brain chemistry, and even brain structure. At the same time, this paper analyzed the differences, effects and applicability of psychological, medical and physical therapy, and found that mild depression usually does not need medical intervention; Moderate and severe depression is usually treated with a combination of psychotherapy and medication; Less sensitive people can be treated with more aggressive brain stimulation.