“Can depression be controlled?”

Yes, it is safe and very effective to control and change the brain chemistry that creates long-term depression. Typically when it is a long-term depression, it is a chemical imbalance in the brain which is often genetic (as opposed to a reactive depression that usually resolves if the source is resolved in about six months- possibly to 12 months depending on one's response to medication. There are many new medications and psychiatry and pharmacology have evolved significantly in knowing how to treat Depression and PTSD and Bipolar Disorders (which can cause severe depression as a symptom. We have several newer treatments such as Trans Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)- covered by insurance. Electroconvulsive Therapy- which is done in 3-4 low doses and people go home each day afterwards and are fine (Depending on who administers it. In addition, several major universities with psychiatric facilities (Yale) being one of the largest, have begun microdosing psilocybin in very controlled settings (UCLA, UC Irvine, USC). It is proving very successful in medication-resistant depressions. The final newer option is Ketamine infusions (just a few). This would be my last choice because there are protocols that differ between facilities and the neurologist/ psychiatrist who typically administers it. Im not sure where you live, but Talk Therapy is crucial with any of the above and the right psychotherapist and psychiatrist/ psychopharmacologists are essential.

If a patient and psychiatrist work together as a team, depression can be managed and life normalized.

There a many different types of depression, but, all depression can be "controlled" with therapy and medication management if needed.

Depression is not permanent. Depression can come and go just like the cold or the flu. It's a chemical imbalance that does not necessarily need to be treated with medications either. Depending on your food intake you can actually take supplements that can alleviate some of the symptoms but you need to know when and what contributed to your depression to help control and put it in remission. Coping skills, self care, sleep and eating habits are of the most important in treating depression

Yes depression can be controlled. I suggest genetic testing to find out what your body will respond to rather than just trial and error.