“Is CBT the most effective way to deal with depression?”

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“Is CBT the most effective way to deal with depression?”

My husband suffers from depression and says that CBT does help him. Is CBT the most effective way to deal with depression?

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**Dr. Nicole Paige Grunzke-lynner** Psychologist Saint Paul, MN · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nicole Paige Grunzke-lynner Psychologist Saint Paul, MN

Yes CBT combined with medication can be the most effective treatment however if there is unresolved trauma that needs to be addressed as well

**Safinaz Mostafa** Psychiatrist Augusta, GA · Accepted Answer

Safinaz Mostafa Psychiatrist Augusta, GA

CBT helps but both medications and psychotherapy combindly has best effects.

**Dr. David J. Koehn** Psychologist Fort Myers, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. David J. Koehn Psychologist Fort Myers, Florida

See this link your some insight into your question:
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/cognitive-behavioral-therapy