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Carefully monitored treatment can help two-thirds of those who suffer from depression
11-01-2006 · EurekAlert!More than two-thirds of people who suffer from major depression can become symptom-free if they are willing to work with their doctors and try various treatments to determine which work best for them, which may involve taking different antidepressants or adding cognitive therapy to the mix.
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