But if one did have to go into hospital, true friends would be supportive. Psychiatrists do hand out pills. In the case of depression antidepresants can bring about wonderful healing. Antidepresants have bothersome side-effects but these gradually diminish. The end result can bring great hope of healing.
Psychiatrists do study the whole psychological history of a person.
But the timing of psychotherapy is crucial. At first the psychiatrist gently encourages the patient to stay on medication. Only when a great improvement in the depression has occurred does psychotherapy begin. Perhaps the cause of the depression can be discerned. Certainly help with current behavior can be given.