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1. Patients with major depression should be managed, in part, with
supportive psychotherapy provided by their general practitioner. |
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2.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), may be considered as first-line
treatment in patients with first onset major depression. |
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3.
Psychotherapy alone is recommended as a first-line treatment in patients
presenting with a recurrent episode of major depression |
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4.
Most patients with major depression should be treated with a combination
of antidepressant medications and some form of psychotherapy. |
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5. The criterion for antidepressant use is evidence of impaired function
in work or relationships. |