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What Is The Suggested Treatment For Depression?

hello my names krystal i dont know if this is the right place to be asking this question but i need help my young brother has just been diagnosed with depression and its really hard for me because i dont know how i can help when i live 6 hours away. im worried about him espically consedering that my mom went threw years of depression. what can i tell him? what are the right words? im stuck
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Hi dear.

I admire you for positive outlook.

I understand your concern.

Depression is treatable illness and requires regular medicines.

You just give him psychological support.
Social support is must.

It can be treated with medicine like combination of SSRI and benzodiazapine.
Drug compliance is necessary and if he takes regularly then he is going to improve within 3 to 6 months.

Just take care of him and give him feedback and support.

Understand his emotional disturbance.

Wish him a very good health.

Get well soon.

Thank you.
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What Is The Suggested Treatment For Depression?

Hi dear. I admire you for positive outlook. I understand your concern. Depression is treatable illness and requires regular medicines. You just give him psychological support. Social support is must. It can be treated with medicine like combination of SSRI and benzodiazapine. Drug compliance is necessary and if he takes regularly then he is going to improve within 3 to 6 months. Just take care of him and give him feedback and support. Understand his emotional disturbance. Wish him a very good health. Get well soon. Thank you.