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Principles of Therapy

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The overriding principle behind the treatment of depression is to optimize treatment on an individual basis in order to meet the needs of the patient and to obtain the best possible clinical outcome. This involves not only careful assessment and application of the best evidence by the doctor or therapist but also sensitivity to the wishes, concerns, and beliefs of the patient. To be successful, treatment should be a mutual enterprise based on negotiation that recognizes the different roles of therapist and patient, and the patient’s rights to make informed choices.

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Friedman, E.S., Anderson, I.M. (2014). Principles of Therapy. In: Handbook of Depression. Springer Healthcare, Tarporley. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-907673-79-5_4

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