Many women must cope with employment discrimination, single parenthood and conflicts between work and home. Early treatment for depression is vital because the more episodes a woman has, the greater her chance of becoming depressed again. According to doctors at UPMC, women need special treatment for depression because not all women wish to or are able to take medications. Through IPT, a therapist can help a depressed person understand their illness and how depression affects their personal relationships. Researchers have found that IPT can protect women against new episodes of depression.
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