Depression chat with Dr Sarah Brewer

A: I've had lots of patients who have only needed one course of antidepressants (usually three to six months, sometimes a year) to get them back on an even keel. Once they have been weaned off the medication, they have not relapsed. I'm not sure I would call this a cure as such, as some people are prone to recurrent episodes of depression. However, many people who have had mild to moderate depression can look forward to a depression-free future. Honest!
Dr Sarah Brewer

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