Treatment- Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Here's a closer look at depression treatment options to focus with- I. Medications- Many types of antidepressants are available. Be sure to discuss possible major side effects with your doctor or pharmacist. II. Finding the right medication III. Risks of abruptly stopping medication IV. Antidepressants and pregnancy V. Antidepressants and increased suicide risk VI. Psychotherapy- Psychotherapy can help you: • Adjust to a crisis or other current difficulty • Identify negative beliefs and behaviors and replace them with healthy, positive ones • Explore relationships and experiences, and develop positive interactions with others • Identify issues that contribute to your depression and change behaviors that make it worse • Regain a sense of satisfaction and control in your life and help ease depression symptoms, such as hopelessness and anger • Learn to set realistic goals for your life • Develop the ability to tolerate and accept distress using healthier behaviors VII. Alternate formats for therapy VIII. Hospital and residential treatment