Having worked in a chronic pain facility with individuals suffering from depression, I came to understand that one of the most difficult decisions patients were tasked with making was determining which treatment approach would be effective in assisting them with it: antidepressants or talk therapy. Utilizing evidence-based research in the field of clinical psychology to help them make an informed decision regarding their treatment options, including consideration of their own personal beliefs and experiences, I found I could assist patients in making those choices with greater confidence.
For treating depressive episodes of short duration, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (a model of talk therapy based on the premise that an individual’s approach to thinking affects both their emotion and behavior) is equal to antidepressant medication [2]. Moreover, recent studies have revealed that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and antidepressants are comparable in effectiveness for severe depression [1].
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