Psychotherapeutic interventions for depression

Sep 13, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My friend was recently diagnosed with depression and is currently undergoing psychotherapy. What measures are involved in psychotherapy?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhu Gang
There are four types of psychotherapy for depression. First, supportive psychotherapy, which involves encouragement, guidance, reassurance, and active listening. Second, psychodynamic therapy, which helps patients gain control over their emotions and behaviors through the unconscious mind. Third, cognitive therapy, which enables patients to re-evaluate themselves and abandon existing biased behaviors. Fourth, behavioral therapy, which corrects abnormal behaviors exhibited by patients in daily life.