Paden says medications have a 60 to 80 percent success rate. Most people also show improvement within one to three weeks of starting medication. At times, electroconvulsive or ECT therapy is the most useful. For severe patients or those who cannot take medication because of other illnesses, ECT is an effective alternative. Paden said the electrically charged therapy is 90 percent effective and should be done only in a controlled environment by a properly trained professional.
Depression is more common than imagined.
It affects all races and ages in every walk of life. For those who believe they are suffering with depression or may know someone who is, contact the local military treatment facility for assistance. The University of Iowa. All rights reserved.