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The healing power of art and literature

Oct 15 2010in depression, self-help AdminTags: , ,
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I recently evaluated a young man who was suffering from a depressive disorder.  After performing the appropriate diagnostic workup and ruling out underlying medical issues, I recommended a course of action that included psychotherapy, education about the condition, and antidepressant medications.  He came back a month later reporting lessening of his symptoms in response to the medication and the cognitive- [...]

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